Picardy

Travel Guide

Chateau de Chantilly which includes heritage architecture and heritage elements
Saint-Vulfran Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and a statue or sculpture
Saint-Vulfran Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Chateau de Chantilly featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements
Saint-Vulfran Cathedral showing heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Whether you like history, art, gastronomy, hiking or theme parks, Picardy has a thousand things to offer.

Known as the birthplace of France, Picardy boasts six cathedrals, medieval towns, castles, famous museums, the Asterix amusement park, outstanding nature sites, forest trails, unique culinary specialities and even its own language: Picard.

Amiens is home to the largest cathedral in France, a Gothic monument listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the House of Jules Verne. The cathedrals of Soissons, Noyon, Laon, Senlis and Beauvais are also beautiful examples of Gothic architecture.

Lose yourself in the narrow cobbled streets of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a pretty medieval town with a pleasure port and a traditional mariners’ quarter.

Chantilly, famous for its whipped cream, is worth a visit for its estate, made up of the castle, which houses the second largest collection of ancient paintings after the Louvre, the Grandes Écuries, and its park.

Saint-Quentin has a flamboyant Gothic-style town hall and a rich Art Deco heritage.

Compiègne, a royal and imperial city, is laden with history. Visit its town hall, its churches and its Imperial Palace.

If you are travelling as a family, spend a day at Parc Astérix.

Nature lovers can go hiking and discover the Marais d’Isle nature reserve, home to rare birds, or the Somme Bay, which houses the largest colony of harbour seals in France.

History buffs can follow the Battle of the Somme Remembrance Trail.

During your stay, why not enjoy a beer and taste the many local specialities, such as Maroilles cheese, a Flamiche leek tart or Amiens macarons.

Start your holiday in Picardy by flying into Beauvais Airport, or travel by car or train through the Channel Tunnel. Shuttle buses run from the main transport hubs to cities such as Amiens and Saint-Quentin.

Gothic or art nouveau architecture, local gastronomy or large green spaces: Picardy caters to all tastes.

Where to stay in Picardy

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Centre Ville

If you're spending some time in Centre Ville, Gambetta Square and Musée de l'Hotel de Berny are top sights worth seeing.

Centre Ville
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Saint-Jacques - Saint-Roch

Though Saint-Jacques - Saint-Roch might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zenith Amiens and Amiens Cathedral.

Saint-Jacques - Saint-Roch
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Amiens Nord

While there might not be top attractions in Amiens Nord, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hortillonnages Floating Gardens and The Floating gardens Park.

Amiens Nord
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Saint-Honoré - Jeanne d'Arc

Though Saint-Honoré - Jeanne d'Arc might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zenith Amiens and Stade de la Licorne.

Saint-Honoré - Jeanne d'Arc

Centre Ville

Centre Ville is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Compiegne Hotel de Ville and Musée de la Figurine Historique.

Centre Ville
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Henriville

While Henriville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jules Verne House and Amiens Cathedral.

Henriville
The Originals Boutique Hôtel Amiens Sud

The Originals Boutique Hôtel Amiens Sud

3 out of 5
73 Avenue Valery Giscard d'Estaing, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Amiens. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (340 reviews)
"Great location for overnight stop off. Lovely accommodation"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

The Originals Boutique Hôtel Amiens Sud
Moxy Amiens

Moxy Amiens

3 out of 5
29/33 Rue Paul Tellier, Amiens, Somme
The price is P4,756 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P4,756
P5,431 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Amiens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tour Perret and Berny's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (729 reviews)
"This is a great hotel to stay at. Its location makes it convenient to the train station and many of the attractions in Amiens. It is a walkable city with some lovely parks. Staff were pleasant rather than friendly but helpful when needed. This is our second stay at this hotel and we would stay again ..."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025

Moxy Amiens
Hôtel ibis Abbeville

Hôtel ibis Abbeville

3 out of 5
234, Route d'Amiens, Abbeville, Somme
The price is P4,994 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P4,994
P5,676 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Abbeville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (585 reviews)
Overnight stay
"Value for money overnight stop, cannot complain."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Hôtel ibis Abbeville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre

Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre

3 out of 5
25 Rue Frédéric Petit, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Amiens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (163 reviews)
"Good simple accommodation in walking distance to all the main sites of Amiens. Very friendly staff and simple accommodation."

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2025

Nemea Appart Hotel Coliseum Amiens Centre
Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare

Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare

3 out of 5
80 Boulevard d'Alsace-Lorraine, Amiens, Somme
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Amiens. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Floating gardens ...
7.6/10 Good! (965 reviews)
"Even though it was on a busy street it was quiet. It’s a very basic hotel that doesn’t even have air conditioning. Luckily being on the ninth floor we had a nice breeze to keep our room cool. Overall, it was clean but worn the price was reasonable"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Appart'City Confort Amiens Gare
Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Résidence de la plage

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Résidence de la plage

4 out of 5
1 rue du Phare, Le Crotoy
Stay at this 4-star beach residence in Le Crotoy. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Baie de Somme and Crotoy Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (124 reviews)
"Tiny spaces in the apartment. Poorly equipped kitchen. Extra charges for everything. Some areas of the building in a poor state of decor. Reception staff unhelpful."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Résidence de la plage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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