Top Things to do in Picardy
Top Hotels in Picardy
- 1. ibis Styles Amiens Center Hotel
- 2. Le Cap Hornu Hotel & Restaurant
- 3. Les Corderies
- 4. Hotel de la Baie de Somme
- 5. Le Chateau des Lumieres de la Baie de Somme
- 6. Hyatt Regency Chantilly
- 7. Hotel Les Pilotes
- 8. Ibis Budget Le Treport-Mers les Bains
- 9. Hotel du Golf de l’Ailette
- 10. The Originals City, City Hotel, Beauvais
10 Sights & Landmarks in Picardy That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Picardy, France including Le Cachot, Circuit des Ecuyers, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon, Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, Chateau de Pierrefonds, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, Chateau-Thierry Monument, Cathedrale Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais, Eglise Saint Etienne.
Restaurants in Picardy
1. Le Cachot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By emgarb - North Carolina, United States
In this interesting and eclectic shop tucked away in a fascinating historical French town, the owner was fixing up the basement of his store over a period of several years. He made some fascinating discoveries and he tells you the story during the tour. He speaks simply and slowly and if you have a basic knowledge of French you can follow him - if not there are almost always bilingual tourists with you who translate as he speaks. If you want an unusual and long to be remembered experience, stop by Le Cachot!
2. Circuit des Ecuyers
3. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,053 reviews
Reviewed By FERRARISTA - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Worth a visit and a bit of research on the history of the building, lovely decorative carvings of cattle.
4. Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,266 reviews
Amiens Cathedral is one of the finest examples of late Gothic art in Europe. It is also the Cathedral of records since it is the largest in France and the spire rises to a height of 112.70 meters. The towers provide splendid views of the city and of the last medieval steeple still be seen on a Cathedral. Re-opening of the Cathedral Treasury. Cathedral designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > April, May, June, September: Guided tour at 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday, Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 to 5.15 p.m. > July, August: Guided tour at 11 a.m., Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. > October to March: Guided tour at 3.45 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. > Last Sunday in September. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By 187147George - Paris, France
This beautiful cathedral has a summer 22.00 light and music show for around 35 minutes The transformation on the cathedral facade is exceptional and extremely well performed. I would definitely recommend this free show
5. Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By Buttonbear - Banchory, United Kingdom
I walked around the ruins briefly whilst in Soissons on business. It was 9am on a chilly January morning, and I was the only tourist on the site but the informative plaques were helpful. I would return in season in order to visit the full site.
6. Chateau de Pierrefonds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,644 reviews
Dating back to the 15th century, the Chateau de Pierrefonds was comprehensively restored and altered by architect Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century to transform it into an imperial residence for Napoleon III. The chateaux often seems to have been specially built for a swashbuckling film with its richly varied painted and sculpted decors, its defensive system and drawbridge, walkways and drop-boxes, not to forget the two reconstructions of medieval siege engines. Open: > 2nd May to 4th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays from 5th September to 30th April. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups.
Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland
The most magnificent castle perched atop a hill overlooking the beautiful town and lake of Pierrefonds. It really is like something out of a fairy tale. No wonder there are stories about it inspiring the castle in the Disney logo. Whether that's true or not I don't know, no matter, it just has to be seen - and enjoyed - to be believed. It's more impressive from the town below than inside. It's worth a tour of course, don't get me wrong, and certainly worth the short but steep walk up from the town to see it. But the best view is from below, it is just awe inspiring.
7. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
Reviewed By 305carab - San Antonio, United States
The cathedral is a gorgeous example of beautiful gothic architecture...the stain glass alone makes the cathedral worth a visit. Make sure to do a lap around the outside of the cathedral as well, there’s some really neat old timey buildings and homes around the backside! It looks like the cathedral is undergoing some renovations on the inside and along the outside a bit as well, so just a heads up on that. But definitely recommend.
8. Chateau-Thierry Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By romcgee
While the monument is impressive, the visitor center/museum is the treasure on this stop. It provides excellent descriptions of what happened in this area during the Great War. Plan at least an hour in the visitors center.
