Quirky & unique weekend ideas in Picardy
Sleep high in Compiègne forest: an experience on a grand scale for a complete change of scenery.
Horse-riding : Bivouac in the dunes
The Henson horse acts as your guide, calm and reassuring, in the heart of the Marquenterre estate which he knows by heart. He was born there! He takes us a long way in, into the pine trees, for our night in the dunes. Silence, confidence, moonscape: it's magical.
Read moreSpend a night among the trees
Sleeping out in a hammock suspended from the trees, among the leaves and the squirrels is a unique experience offered by Canopée to those of who love the ideal of a breathtaking weekend. Direction of Ambleny. Once you're here, it's time to climb!
Read moreRelax at twilight in a spa
You don't need to go very far to recharge your batteries. The Ferme Blanche in Beauquesne between the Somme and the Authie valleys is the perfect place. A charming gite which is like its designers, Catherine and Thierry: calm and gentle.
Read moreBicycle and steam train in the Somme Bay
Breathe in the heady air of open spaces, between the Somme Bay and Marquenterre
Renowned as a stupendous site and a member of the very exclusive "Most Beautiful Bays in the World" Club, the Somme Bay boasts a wonderful diversity of landscapes.


A slice of French life in Picardy
Pierrefonds, home of Merlin