Picardy

With its Memorials and battlefield, gothic cathedrals and gastronomy, Picardy is the perfect place for British to spend their weekends.

Picardy - At a Glance

Capital - Amiens.

Sea - Not applicable, fishing lakes of the Somme Valley.

Countryside - Farmland.

Property Prices in Picardy

Expensive property market-Good transport links to Britain have allowed Londoners to purchase properties.

Population - 1,863,500.

Activities - Walking, Fishing, Golf, Horse-riding.

Renowned for - Asterix Park, Chantilly Racecourse, Chateaux.
Climate - Oceanique climate.

Ferry Port
1. Calais
158 km from Calais (approximately 1.30 hours).

Airports - Lille (Nord-Pas-de-Calais).

Airlines flying to Picardy - Air France to get to Lille