Aisne - Wikipedia
Aisne is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from parts of the former provinces of Île-de-France (Laon, Soissons, Noyon, and Valois, which are actually historical and cultural parts of Picardy that were annexed to Île-de-France [ 11 ] ), Picardy (Thiérache Vermandois), and ...
What to see and do in Aisne, Picardy - The Good Life France
The department of Aisne in Picardy is the ancient cradle of France. Its capital Laon was once also the capital of France, and it is the only place in the world where Champagne is produced – outside of Champagne. Discover a land brimming with historic cities, glorious countryside, picturesque villages and monumental cultural sites….
Picardy - Wikipedia
The new Picardy included the Somme département, the northern half of the Aisne département and a small fringe in the north of the Oise département. In 1557, Picardy was invaded by Habsburg forces under the command of Emmanuel Philibert, Duke of Savoy . [ 10 ]
Picardy | History, Culture, Geography, & Map | Britannica
Picardy, historical region and former région of France. As a région, it encompassed the northern départements of Oise, Somme, and Aisne. In 2016 Picardy was joined with the région of Nord–Pas-de-Calais to form the new administrative entity of Hauts-de-France.
List of châteaux in Picardy - Wikipedia
Jean-Jacques Rousseau died there in 1778, while going for a walk. Château du Fayel in Fayel. Château de Lamorlaye in Lamorlaye. Château de Longueil-Sainte-Marie in Longueil-Sainte-Marie. Château Mennechet in Chiry-Ourscamp. Donjon de Clermont-en-Beauvaisis in Clermont-de-l'Oise. Château de Mello in Mello.
Aisne, France: travel guide and attractions in attractions in Aisne ...
The Aisne department of Picardy was widely affected by the First World War, with large areas of forest and several important towns and landmarks being destroyed during very heavy fighting, but Aisne retains much of interest - both in terms of natural attraction and historic monuments as well as several well known war cemeteries
Guide to Picardy and its main tourist attractions - About-France…
Picardy - or Picardie as it is written in French - consists of three departments, the Oise (60), capital Beauvais; the Aisne (02) capital Laon, and the Somme (60), whose capital Amiens, is also the regional capital.
Picardy travel guide - France This Way
There are three departments within the Picardy region: Aisne, Oise and Somme. Aisne highlights. Many visitors are attracted to the Aisne department to visit the numerous war cemeteries and tributes to those who died in the Great War along the 'Chemin des Dames'.
15 Best Things to Do in Picardy (France) - The Crazy Tourist
May 14, 2021 · On the lighter side, Picardy has 72 public parks and gardens, and several of France’s “most beautiful” villages. Lets explore the best things to do in Picardy: 1. Amiens Cathedral. This 13th-century gothic cathedral was completed in just 50 years, leaving the building with a rare coherence of style.
5-star Berny-Rivière campsite in Aisne in Picardie | La Croix du Vieux Pont
Discover the La Croix du Vieux Pont campsite, a 5-star campsite with an aquatic area in Aisne in Picardy. Located in the heart of nature near Soissons and Paris.