Top Things to do in Picardy
Top Hotels in Picardy
- 1. ibis Styles Amiens Center Hotel
- 2. Le Cap Hornu Hotel & Restaurant
- 3. Les Corderies
- 4. Hotel de la Baie de Somme
- 5. Le Chateau des Lumieres de la Baie de Somme
- 6. Hyatt Regency Chantilly
- 7. Hotel Les Pilotes
- 8. Ibis Budget Le Treport-Mers les Bains
- 9. Hotel du Golf de l’Ailette
- 10. The Originals City, City Hotel, Beauvais
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9 Cultural Tours in Picardy That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Picardy, France including Battlefields Tour of the Somme, Somme Battlefields Day Tour from AMIENS station including Villers Bretonneux , Somme Battlefields Day Tour from AMIENS station, WWI Private Day Trip with Belleau Wood & Museum of the Great War from Paris, One day Australian Tour, Medieval Laon, Champagne district, tasting & Reims Private tour 8 p.= 225 e each, THE AGE OF THE CATHEDRALS (Rouen, Amiens, Beauvais) : day-trip (lunch included), Classical Chantilly Family Day Trip (A Total Package), 4-Day RFC and RAF First World War Tour .
Restaurants in Picardy
1. Battlefields Tour of the Somme
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
During these 4 hours of visit you will discover why the "Battle of the Somme" remains for the British the worst battle of their history. Your guide will tell you about the course of the battle, the reasons it took place, the results, but also the consequences of this war on soldiers, civilians, the landscape and the people of today. All Get-a-Guide guides are passionate about their work and will be happy to share their passion with you! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information !
Inclusions: The lunch break can be included in your tour
Exclusions: Lunch
2. Somme Battlefields Day Tour from AMIENS station including Villers Bretonneux
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour covers the major sites of the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918, it's an easy day trip coming from PARIS for the day (1h10 by train). Our tours start and finish just outside the AMIENS train station. Our first stop is at Villers-Bretonneux to visit the Australian memorial and the new John Monash centre (if open on that day), then drive on the 1918 battlefields to discover the sites of the August 1918 allied counter-offensive. After a lunch stop at Albert, we cover the sites of the 1916 battle: the impressive "Lochnagar" mine crater, Pozieres, the Thiepval memorial to the missing and the preserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel. Our tour groups are kept to small size ( up to 8 people)
Inclusions: Access to all the sites and museum fees, Driver / Guide WW1 expert, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks
Reviewed By Michael G
Excellent tour with great knowledge by the guide. As it was during the pandemic we had a private tour as it was just myself and my son
3. Somme Battlefields Day Tour from AMIENS station
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
This tour covers the major sites of the Battles of the Somme in 1916 and 1918, it's an easy day trip coming from PARIS for the day (1h10 by train). Our tours start and finish just outside the AMIENS train station. Our first stop is at Villers-Bretonneux to visit the Australian memorial and the new John Monash centre (if open on that day), then drive on the 1918 battlefields to discover the sites of the August 1918 allied counter-offensive. After a lunch stop at Albert, we cover the sites of the 1916 battle: the impressive "Lochnagar" mine crater, Pozieres, the Thiepval memorial to the missing and the preserved battlefields of Beaumont-Hamel.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver / Guide WW1 expert, Access to all the sites and museum fees
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks
Reviewed By RegalTourist
I can't speak highly enough of this experience. The tour group comprised approximately 20 people, all Australians, who had travelled to France especially to attend Anzac Day services on the Western Front in April 2019. We travelled in a very comfortable coach for the entire tour. We are a family of 4 and really enjoyed visiting all the important battlefields that are special to Australians, including Pozieres, Bullecourt, and Fromelle over 2 and 1/2 days with the climax being attendance at the Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux. The tour also included a visit to the John Monash Centre and the Victoria School, which was absolutely fantastic, and we also stopped in Arras and Albert on two of the touring days for lunch. Estelle was most helpful with the booking arrangements prior to our arrival. She answered my many questions promptly and left me feeling confident that this was a very experienced crew. Nothing was any trouble for Estelle and she also undertook research for us about our family members, who had fought in the area during WW1. She even provided us with a photograph of our relative who was killed in action, which we had never seen before. We were very touched by this. Lea was our guide and wow, she really has an amazingly in depth knowledge of the history of the area and all aspects of how the battles unfolded. She is a born historian and exudes such passion that made the stories she told about the war all the more compelling. Lea was also able to point out to us the exact location of our relative's death at Pozieres, which was important to us as he has no known grave. The information about the exact location exceeded our expectations and was a highlight for us as we would not have thought this level of detail possible. Lea is also a really lovely lady, who was a pleasure to travel with over the 2 and 1/2 days of our tour, as was Estelle who was a pleasure to deal with also. It was sad to say good-bye when the tour was over. We are sorry to see that the tour is cancelled for 2020 due to Covid19 as it is a really wonderful experience. I commend this tour to all Australians who may be looking to spend a few days exploring and being educated about the Somme battlefields in 2021, particularly as the tour concludes with the not to be missed Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux. Yes, it was very cold and a bit wet, but I would do it all again. Thank you Terres de Memoir, especially Lea and Estelle. I love your work!
4. WWI Private Day Trip with Belleau Wood & Museum of the Great War from Paris
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 26 reviews
Immerse yourself in World War I history with a day trip from Paris north to France’s Picardy region. Visit Aisne and Marne, two major parts of the western front where some of the deadliest American battles occurred. See trenches and other traces of battle as you explore Belleau Wood, and pay your respects at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery. Head to nearby Meaux to visit the Museum of the Great War, a moving testament to the scope and tragedy of WWI.
Inclusions: Private tour, Transport by Air-Conditioned Vehicle, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By davidsTrz
Our driver was Arnaud. He cared to show and explain us everything while driving through the city. Very well educated man and very nice to talk to. I can recommend this enterprise highly and especially would like to thank Arnaud for this brilliant trip!
5. One day Australian Tour
This “One day Australian Tour” is absolutely brilliant! It covers most of the Australian sites in the Somme and also gets you into places that not everybody will take you to! You will learn about the different battles Australians got involved in, walk in trenches and also learn about French politics and culture whilst discovering the area.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Stevebubble
We planned a tour with Brigitte for a party of 12 people. Brigitte arrived full of good humour and quickly got to know everyone. Her knowledge was excellent having lived locally all her life. She was able to answer any questions we had and was also able to provide knowledge from a personal perspective. Everyone remarked what a great guide Brigitte had been and at least one has contacted Brigitte since to arrange additional tours which I believe were equally good. I recommend Brigitte very highly. Thank you Brigitte for a great tour!
6. Medieval Laon, Champagne district, tasting & Reims Private tour 8 p.= 225 e each
This private day tour gives you a change to see a very unique and medieval old French city, which is on no other tourist destinary. You will love the drive true the magnificent Champagne district and will be impressed by the number of famous Champagne houses you'll see on the avenue de Champagne. The immens cathedral of Reims takes you back to medieval times, when kings of France where crowned inside.
Inclusions: private mini van with mini bar, private guide/driver, all entrance fee's & champagne tasting
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner
7. THE AGE OF THE CATHEDRALS (Rouen, Amiens, Beauvais) : day-trip (lunch included)
IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US - All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. - All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. - Book now and pay upon arrival. A day trip from Paris to discover THREE of the most remarkable Gothic cathedrals of French heritage. AMIENS - built between 1220 and 1269 - it is one of the largest in France ROUEN - it is world famous, especially through the 28 paintings in the series of Cathedrals of Rouen, painted by Claude Monet. BEAUVAIS -It has the highest Gothic choir in the world (48.50 m) under vault. Itinerary: 08:00 am | Pick up at your hotel in Paris and departure to ROUEN 09:30 am | Visit of the Cathedral 11:30 am | Departure to AMIENS En route, lunch in a typical french restaurant in a village 02:30 pm | Visit of the Cathedral 04:00 pm | Departure to BEAUVAIS 05:00 pm | Visit of the cathedral 07:30 pm | Dropoff at your hotel in Paris
Inclusions: Pickup & Dropoff from your hotel, Private driver/guide for assistance all day long, Tickets &Admission, Lunch (3 courses), All Fees and Taxes, Drinks and personnal expenses
Exclusions:
Reviewed By O5141HMjonathang
We are travelling from Australia and have previously visited other countries prior to to France which had amazing service and friendlyness. However 5minutes in France we found them to be rude 10minutes in and they were pushing us, 30minutes and pickpocketed. My advice when you get off the train is get back on and try a different country. Try Ireland, England or even Amsterdam. We are counting down the minutes to get out of this thieving, smelly, rude, dirty country Cheers
8. Classical Chantilly Family Day Trip (A Total Package)
Ready for a real-life fairy tale? Go to the enchanting town of Chantilly with your family and dive into a fantastic scenario with castles, horses, forests, and charming streets. Feel like a princess or knight with the amazing storytelling skills from your guide and create your own happy ending. Check out the plan below : →Enjoy a lovely horse ride in a carriage. →Visit one of the greatest treasures in the crown of France's cultural heritage. →Choose between a visit at the Musée Condé one of the finest collections of paintings in France, and a visit to the Le Potager des Princes. →Sit at a typical French brasserie for local lunch. →Go to a lovely boulangerie at Rue du Connétable for a sweet treat. →Stroll through the romantic Chantilly village. ✔Step into the luxurious Chantilly Castle ✔Enjoy a magical horse ride in a carriage ✔Private tour: only you & your guide! ✔Explore the beautiful village of Chantilly ✔100% family-friendly experience ✔Playground stop plus games & a local treat
Inclusions: Get your Entrance tickets, Enjoy Sweet treat, Get Museum tickets, Have your Train tickets
Exclusions: Avoid Lunch and any extra expenses
9. 4-Day RFC and RAF First World War Tour
This is an extensive tour covering the men, airplanes and tactics of air warfare in the First World War. You will be taken back in time to visit unique airfields and see how these knights of the sky fought and died over 100 years ago. The history of this era is vividly brought to life with a first class guide in Andrew White who is ex RAF.
Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Accommodation , Entrance fees to Museums, Guide costs
Exclusions: Acholic drinks
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