Picardie is just north of Paris and consists of the Departments of Aisne, Oise and Somme.
Although often eclipsed by its southern neighbour there are quite a number of attractions within the confines of this region which attract a diverse group of people.
More of a pilgrammage than a tourist destination the Somme area attracts a considerable number of visitors with numerous battlefields and cemetries throughout the area.
In terms of more traditional tourist attractions the Chateau of Chantilly houses not only a magnificent chateau and grounds but one of the finest collection of historical paintings in France.
Amongst the collection of Les Plus Beaux Villages in this region are Parfondeval and Gerberoy.
Although not an overlly popular region in itself, Paris being nearby makes for a wide selection of airport options with Beauvais (BVA) being the most convenient although you can also choose to fly to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY).
Although the rail network is quite extensive, if you're planning on visiting Somme sites then you'll need a car.
