Picardy places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Picardy region. See also our Picardy travel guide.
Abbeville (Somme)
Abbeville makes a pleasant detour when you are exploring the Baie de Somme region, in particular to see the Collegiale Church of Saint-Vulfran See guide
Amiens (Somme)
As well as the remarkabe gothic style cathedral which attracts most visitors, Amiens also has several other sites of interest and museums See guide
Amiens Cathedral (Somme)
The 13th century cathedral in Amiens is a fabulous example of gothic style architecture and the tallest cathedral in France See guide
Beauvais (Oise)
In Beauvais you can see the important (if often rebuilt and renovated) cathedral with its famous astronomical clock and several medieval houses See guide
Chantilly (Oise)
The town of Chantilly in the Oise department of Picardy is best known for the Chateau de Chantilly, horses and whipped cream! See guide
Chateau de Chantilly (Oise)
The Chateau de Chantilly is an extensive castle from the 16th-19th centuries, surrounded by extensive gardens and parkland See guide
Compiegne (Oise)
In Compiegne you can visit the palace, several museums, and other interesting historic monuments and memorials See guide
Ermenonville (Oise)
The Mer de Sable theme park is the main reason visitors come to Ermenonville, but find time to also see the Chateau d'Ermenonvile and visit the Park Jean-Jacques Rousseau See guide
Fort-Mahon-Plage (Somme)
Both the beach itself and the resort of Fort-Mahon-Plage are among the most popular coastal destinations in Picardy See guide
Gerberoy (Oise)
The 18th century cottages and pretty gardens, and a radical transformation during the last 50 years, have ensured that Gerberoy is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' See guide
La Ferte-Milon (Aisne)
The curious facade of a 14th century castle dominates your visit to La Ferté-Milon See guide
Laon (Aisne)
The cathedral in Laon is an astonishing early gothic masterpiece, and the Museum of Laon is another unexpected highlight See guide
Le Crotoy (Somme)
The long sandy beach is the main attraction in Le Crotoy, and the town is also very pleasant to explore See guide
Morienval abbey (Oise)
The Abbey of Notre-Dame at Morienval is an impressive example of Romanesque architecture See guide
Noyon (Oise)
The medieval centre of Noyon is dominated by its cathedral in the 'transition' style (between roman and gothic periods) and related monuments See guide
Ourscamp abbey (Oise)
Ourscamp abbey is an abbey in Picardy, now in ruins and surrounded by a park See guide
Parc Saint-Paul (Oise)
Parc Saint Paul is one of the most popular theme parks in the north of France See guide
Parfondeval (Aisne)
The small and rather remote village of Parfondeval is lso very picturesque and centred around its fortified church See guide
Peronne (Somme)
The town of Péronne is above all known for its impressive Museum commemorating life in the Somme during the First World War See guide
Pierrefonds (Oise)
In Pierrefonds village visit one of the most lovely castles in northern France and a picturesque village See guide
Saint-Quentin (Aisne)
In the central square in Saint-Quentin, the 16th century town hall is a remarkable example of secular gothic style architecture See guide
Saint-Riquier (Somme)
The small Picardy village of Saint-Riquier includes an attractive benedictine abbey church, a belfry and other historic monuments See guide
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (Somme)
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is one of the nicest towns in the region, especially the area around the harbour with the old fishermen cottages See guide
Senlis (Oise)
The ruined castle, the cathedral and the narrow cobbled streets make Senlis a very pleasant town to visit See guide
Soissons (Aisne)
In Soissons you can explore the abbey and the cathedral before taking a pleasant riverside walk See guide
Valloires abbey (Somme)
Valloires abbey is an 18th century Cistercian abbey with formal gardens to explore See guideFor more information see the Picardy guide
Tourist attractions to visit in Picardy
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Grand Sites of France
Baie de Somme: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Amiens Cathedral: See tourist guide
Beffroi d'Abbeville (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi d'Amiens (Belfries of Belgium and France): See tourist guide
Beffroi de Doullens (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi de Lucheux (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi de Rue (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Beffroi de Saint-Riquier (Belfries of Belgium and France)
Compiène église Saint-Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Folleville église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur-et-Saint-Jean-Baptiste (monuments on French pilgrim routes)
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Gerberoy: See tourist guide
Parfondeval: See tourist guide
Towns classified as Recommended Detours
Saint-Valery-sur-Somme: See tourist guide
Regional Natural Parcs
Oise-Pays de France
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Laon: See tourist guide
Mers-les-Bains: See tourist guide
Senlis: See tourist guide
Towns of Art and History
Amiens: See tourist guide
Chantilly: See tourist guide
Laon: See tourist guide
Noyon: See tourist guide
Saint-Quentin: See tourist guide
Soissons: See tourist guide
4* Towns in Bloom
Beauvais: See tourist guide
Ebouleau
Forest-l'Abbaye
Gauchy
Guyencourt-Saulcourt
Mureaumont
Remerangles
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