Picardy can be called not only the hometown of the Gothic, but also the birthplace of France itself . On the territory of the province even the villages are not more than one hundred years old, and in cities, for example in Amiens, UNESCO World Heritage Sites are concentrated . Many of the cathedrals have long been recognized as a standard of architectural thought . Unfortunately, some ancient cities, such as Peronne and St. Canten, were completely destroyed during the world wars, but the remaining Catholic shrines and examples of secular architecture charm the look of the traveler and for a long time crash into the memory .
can not do without a special, unique to this area of identity. Almost throughout Picardy in the course of the Picard language, which, like French, developed on the basis of Latin in the late Antiquity. The difference between languages for today is insignificant, and the Picard language is used more often in folkloric celebrations for giving a special color to the event than in everyday life. So you can not be afraid of being misunderstood by addressing local residents in the official language of the republic.
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How to get here
From Paris to Amiens, you can get there in 1 hour 40 minutes. The A-16 highway leads to the region. From Brussels (Belgium) the way to the cities of the province will take about two and a half hours by car. In Abbeville there is a major railway junction connecting the city with the rest of France. And in Compiègne from the capital's station you can get there in 50 minutes
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Opal Coast
Fresh and invigorating air of the Channel on Opal Coast contributed to the fact that at the end of the 20th century this place became almost the main clinic of the Fifth Republic . And indeed, the air on this stretch of the coast is so rich in ozone that doctors strongly recommend correcting their health here . The surrounding rocks and cliffs consist of alabaster that makes even coastal waters milky white veta . But still on the beaches of Picardy, fine and soft sand, and the pine forest stretches along the entire coast, which promises good prospects for the preservation of coastal cliffs and rocks for many years .
Not far from there are a lot of dunes that have long attracted to hang-gliding aficionados flying here . This place has one of the most beautiful bays in the world - the Somme bay . On the opposite sides of the river estuary there are two ports - Saint-Valery and Le -Croto . Saint-Valery is a a military town, on the livelong streets of which many houses with fachwerk walls, there are many high fortifications and lift bridges . Leo-Krotua will charm the traveler by the silence of the resort town where people come to improve their health .
Compiègne
You can reach one of the most ancient cities of the Fifth Republic by rail from Paris in 50 minutes. Compiegne was founded in the 7th century AD, and from the 14th to the 15th century became the favorite place of the French monarchs in many respects due to the good hunting grounds around. The city gave its name to the Compiegne Forest, which is now spread over an area of almost 145 square kilometers
In the territory of the green massif is the Compiegne Palace - a magnificent 18th century building. Within the walls of the palace there is a motor transport museum, which was opened in 1927. Among the most noteworthy exhibits is the steam stagecoach, a large collection of carriages of the 18-19th centuries and retro cars. The museum of the Second Empire is also housed in the large square of the palace, where paintings from the collection of Napoleon III and objects of the life of King Louis XV were presented
There is a huge number of museums in the city of Compiègne. Among the most interesting institutions can be identified museum of historical sculpture. Here is a large collection of military miniatures, beginning with the reconstruction of the battles of Ancient Greece and ending with the battlefields of the Second World War
Pierrefon Castle in Compiègne
Among the well-preserved military castles of the Middle Ages, the Pierrefon Castle stands out, which rises on a hill in the southeast of Compienza forests near the river. Pierrefont can be called a true military castle - the thickness of the outer walls in some areas reaches as much as six meters, and the size of 88 by 103 meters can truly delight even the seasoned traveler.
In the Kurdoner of the fortress, which bears the name of the Court of Honor, a statue of Louis of Orleans, sits on a horse . Here there is an ancient well, where they took water for various needs . The most beautiful halls of the castle are the Armorial Hall and the Hall of Knights' Ladies, where the exhibition galleries are located . You can see the exhibits among the exhibits various figures from oak, stone, gypsum and other materials . Heraldic symbols are hung on the walls of the Armorial Hall, and in five corners of the hall there are five knightly figures . Also in the Hall of Knights' Ladies there are nine images of Greek antique goddesses (nine ladies the heart of the knight) and there is a fireplace . The center of the hall is decorated with extensive sofas of round shape .
Over time, the whole city, the streets of which are built up nice buildings, where there are cafes and snack bars. In the nearest district of Pierfona there is a lake, the banks of which are one of the best places for walking. The price of the tour ticket for the halls and courtyards of the medieval fortress is seven EUR
All prices are for July 2013.
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