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The fascinating Familistère Guise: A French social palace
Several years ago, I saw a black and white photo of a run down but enormous building in a small town called Guise, not far
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What to see and do in Aisne, Picardy
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
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Amiens in Picardy makes for a fascinating visit
Amiens, the capital city of Picardy in northern France, is one for your bucket list. It has an age-old history and an incredible UNESCO listed
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Amiens – the biggest Cathedral in France
The first stone of Amiens Cathedral was laid in the year 1220. It is a monumental medieval masterpiece of Gothic art, 145 metres long and
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Les Hortillonnages, Amiens
It’s not often that I’m lost for words. Some say if there was a medal for talking, I’d win gold. But, when I went to
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15 best things to do in Picardy
Picardy is a department in the Hauts-de-France region (formerly Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy) which borders Paris. It’s one of those places that visitors often leave off
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The Champagne vineyards of Picardy
If you thought Champagne only comes from Champagne – think again. There are Champagne vineyards in Picardy! It might surprise you to learn that the
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Guide to the Chateau de Chantilly
Though France has plenty of Chateaux that impress, wow and take your breath away – some are more special than others. The Chateau de Chantilly
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What to see and do in Gerberoy, Picardy
A classified “plus beaux village de France”, officially one of the prettiest villages, Gerberoy has oodles of charm. Think cobbled streets, half-timbered buildings dripping with
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Art and Gardens Festival Amiens
From the middle ages, Amiens in Picardy, northern France, has been famous for its hortillonnages. This is the name given to the market gardens which line
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