Picardy - Wikipedia
Picardy (/ ˈ p ɪ k ər d i /; Picard and French: Picardie, French: ⓘ, Picard: IPA:) is a historical territory and a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it has been part of the new region of Hauts-de-France. [2] It is located in the northern part of France.
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.
Ville d'Eu
Depuis 1973, le château d’Eu abrite l’Hôtel-de-ville et le Musée Louis-Philippe. Située en plein cœur de ville, cette ancienne résidence royale et impériale est donc un lieu culturel et touristique de première importance mais également un témoin des évènements rythmant la vie de la commune et de ses habitants : élections ...
Hauts-de-France - Wikipedia
Hauts-de-France (French pronunciation: [o də fʁɑ̃s] ⓘ; lit.'Heights of France', Upper France, [ 3 ] Picard: Heuts d'Franche) is the northernmost region of France, created by the territorial reform of French regions in 2014, from a merger of Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy. Its prefecture is Lille.
Picardy History - Regions of France
Occupied by the Salian Franks in the 5th century, Picardy was divided in the feudal period and encompassed six countships: Boulogne, Montreuil, Ponthieu, Amiénois, Vermandois, and Laonnois.
Guide to Picardy and its main tourist attractions - About-France.com
Picardy - one of the historic areas of France. From its short coastline on the Channel, at the mouth of the river Somme, to a brief border with southern Belgium, Picardy is a region that has been at the heart of European history for well over a thousand years.
PICARDIE : map, cities and data of the region Picardie - France
The region of Picardie has the number 22 and is divided into 3 departments, 13 districts, 129 townships and 2291 municipalities. Below you will find the localization of Picardie on the map of France, and the satellite map of Picardie.
Picardie - Visit France
Discover the rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant city life of the Picardie region in France, ideal for day trips or longer vacations.
Picardy - Encyclopedia.com
May 21, 2018 · Picardy (Picardie) Region and former province of n France, on the English Channel; it includes Somme, and parts of Pas-de-Calais, Oise and Aisne departments. It was a French province from 1477 until the French Revolution, when it …
Picardy travel guide - France This Way
Visit Picardy, France. Book hotels, flights, car hire. Picardy, in the north of France, has a great deal to discover in terms of both natural scenery and historical monuments, with beaches and cathedrals, villages and extensive forests to enjoy and explore.