Picardy, covering the great northern plains, is the land of lakes and poplar valleys. Places to discover include the fortified town of Beauvais, Amiens, with its cathedral and its bogland market gardens, Compiègne, the vast forest area still remaining from the Gallic forest, Laon, the Somme, a quietly winding river that fills numerous ponds and other rivers with life and the Somme bay, land of birds.
There’s no shortage of water activities and for those with a sweet tooth it is an absolute must to try genuine chantilly cream.