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Regions of France : Picardy

Driving through Picardy can feel like visiting one large heritage site with its numerous churches, abbeys, castles and monuments commemorating great events of the past. The cradle of gothic architecture, Picardy boasts six magnificent cathedrals, towering landmarks dominating the low, gently rolling countryside.

The region suits anyone looking for tranquillity, perhaps a leisurely drive or cycle through the neat villages before stopping to explore on foot. For livelier souls, the sandy coastline in the north is a haven for water sports.

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Mercure Amiens CathédraleMercure Amiens Cathédrale  
The 4-star Mercure hotel in located in Amiens sits opposite France's biggest medieval cathedral, which is listed as a Unesco World Heritage site.
Each room and suite is spacious, sound-proofed and air-conditioned. They come with free Wi-Fi access and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, which include French and international channels.
L' Echanson, the hotel's restaurant, serves a wide range of delicate dishes and regional specialties made with local and regional products.
Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!

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Aisne

  • Ignored by Brits heading south, St Quentin has an imposing gothic basilica
  • Thiérache has fortified churches and there is off-the-beaten track champagne
  • Take a cable car to the upper town in Laon or see the superb stained glass in Soissons cathedral

Oise

  • No royals visit the forest and palace at Compiègne but its students keep the place busy
  • Royal stables and horseracing flourish in Chantilly
  • Beauvais’s cathedral was never finished - despite plans to make it the largest in the world

Somme

  • Gothic splendour and market gardens in Amiens
  • Neat rows of white crosses – poignant memorials to the ravages of WWI
  • Vast sand dunes on the coast for golfing, sand yachting and kite flying
Amiens
Amiens north of Rouen, is a big town with a small population. As one approaches, spires seem to dominate the skyline. The first sight of the cathedral is breathtaking as one is dwarfed by its awesome size, the largest and most Classical of French cathedrals. Built in 1152, it stands majestic beckoning the visitor to step beyond into its interior. The space inside engulfs and drowns — the ceiling is 42.3 m high compared to Chartres, which is 37 m. The solemn majesty of these cathedrals with their soaring spires, the experience of space within, the ingenuous flying buttresses, the artistic rose windows, the monumental soaring lines and the sculptured procession of saints in their regalia make them an exhilarating and awesome experience. One does not simply walk out of the cathedral saying one monument over; rather its experience lingers to create a mental serenity and aspiring for another experience.
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