The region suits anyone looking for tranquillity, perhaps a leisurely drive or cycle through the neat villages before stopping to explore on foot. For livelier souls, the sandy coastline in the north is a haven for water sports.
The landscape of Picardy is delightfully varied. Each dйpartement has its own character. You will find a land of verdant valleys and great forests. And within the folds of a wide, rolling, landscape lie Picardy’s historic towns, and charming villages where time moves at a more gentle pace. Along Picardy’s chalky coastline with its vast, sandy bays, are small, attractive and informal seaside resorts. They make ideal weekend break destinations where you can enjoy water sports aplenty; and sample the delicious, local seafood.
The Bay of the Somme, with its miles of sandy beaches is a spectacular natural feature. And the nearby Marquenterre nature reserve gives nature-lovers a chance to see many kinds of wild birds and mammals living in freedom in a natural landscape.