PICARDY


Picardy is a department in the Hauts-de-France region which borders Paris. It’s one of those places that visitors often leave off the radar, however it offers a huge variety of things to do from gorgeous beaches, captivating castles, historic cities, and more…

 

3 days and 2 nights

Price starts at €3,200.00 per person


Visit the great chateau of Pierrefonds which was built at the end of the 14th century by Duke Louis of Orleans. After being dismantled in the 17th century it was in ruins when Napoleon III decided to entrust the reconstruction to the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc (Notre-Dame Paris). His restoration of this medieval castle is simply astonishing. 



Wander in one of the classified “plus beaux village de France” (one of the prettiest villages), Gerberoy has oodles of charm. Think cobbled streets, half-timbered buildings dripping with roses and wonderful views over the lush countryside.

Discover the stunning chateau of Chantilly is one of the most impressive royal homes in France. 



Go shopping in Compiègne. This city is dominated by an immense palace built for Louis X. It was one of three seats of royal government (Versailles and Fontainbleau were the other two).



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