Hotels Picardie France Cheap Picardie Hotels GuideIt's often said that French history began in Picardie. It was here that the
Franks founded their first capital, and where the Capetian Dynasty began
with the crowning of Hugh Capet. It was also the first province to really
embrace Gothic architecture, a style that continues to distinguish its
city's skylines and those across the nation today. The region has retained
its six magnificent cathedrals, as well as three basilicas, 16 abbeys and
two-dozen chateaux. Together, they constitute one of the most condensed
collections of historical monuments anywhere in the country. Capital Amiens
(population 135,000) is home to the grandest of the cathedrals, Notre Dame,
which, as well as being the tallest and most spectacular in the region, is
also the largest of its kind anywhere in France. The elegant Chateau de
Chantilly, in the Oise department, is one of Picardie's finest, and again,
is widely accredited on a national level. The region is also one of the
country's greenest districts, and remarkably, its medieval hunting woodlands
still account for roughly a fifth of the surface area. Add to this a
location between Paris to the south and Nord-Pas de Calais to the north -
and you've got an exclusive location for a French country holiday.
If you need to find where to stay in Picardie this is the place for you to book your hotel room. Choose from any of the cheap hotels in Picardy you want from the list below, click on the picture or the name of the establishment for more information and to check availability.
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