Rent a holiday apartment in Picardie – discover the coast, nature and culture

If you want to rent a holiday apartment in Picardie or choose a holiday house, you should first decide which landscape you prefer: the Bay of Somme and the coast, rivers and forests, or towns and cultural heritage. Picardie combines these contrasts with a distinctive historical and cultural character. This turns the search for accommodation into a decision about the right setting for your experience.

Key facts on the subject

• Picardie is regarded as a historical and cultural region in northern France and was formerly also an administrative region.
• Since 2016, Picardie has been integrated into the larger territorial context of Hauts-de-France.
• Historical Picardie includes different types of landscape with river valleys, open plains, forests and a coast on the English Channel.
• The Bay of Somme is a distinctive landscape area; the regional cultural heritage includes cathedrals, fortresses, châteaux and historic sites, among other things.

Experience the coast, nature and cultural heritage

Along the coast, cliffs, sandy beaches and dune areas alternate. The Bay of Somme is described as a resting area for migratory birds and offers opportunities for observing nature and going on walks. Those who place maritime landscapes at the heart of their trip will find a clear focus for their experience here.

The inland areas also offer their own travel ideas: rivers, forests and open landscapes combine with outdoor experiences and activities such as kayaking on rivers. This makes it possible to combine active days on the water with nature-focused breaks without treating the whole of Picardie as a single type of landscape.

Cathedrals, fortresses, châteaux and other historic sites provide opportunities for cultural exploration. Amiens is a specific example within the Picardie context: the city combines the Hortillonnages, with their canals and gardens, with Notre-Dame Cathedral, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. Rural regional character and cuisine are also part of the region's identity.

Choose accommodation according to the experience cluster

The first decision about location is between the coastal area and the inland region: those who want to focus on the Bay of Somme, dunes and coastal landscapes should base their search in the coastal area. For rivers, forests and rural landscapes, a more inland-oriented base is more suitable.

For nature and water experiences, the coastal, river and forest landscapes are suitable search areas. Those who want to combine cathedrals, museums and historic buildings should focus more on a town or cultural region such as the area around Amiens. Amiens is a specific cultural example and should not be equated with the whole of Picardie.

Because the experiences range from the coast and the Bay of Somme to rivers, forests and cultural heritage, your accommodation should be chosen according to the most important experience cluster. Do not treat all parts of Picardie as being equally close; first decide which landscape and which experience will shape the rhythm of your days.

Holiday apartment, holiday house or hotel?

For longer stays, an independent daily routine or a family group, holiday apartments and holiday houses can be suitable search options. These categories are particularly worth considering when shared days are to be planned flexibly. This does not imply any specific facilities or availability.

For a short, urban-focused stay, a hotel can be chosen as a search option. For quieter or longer stays, holiday accommodation is described as an alternative. Hotels, holiday apartments and holiday houses are different search categories; location, services and conditions depend on the specific offer.

View other destinations for your selection

For further guidance, you can view the pages on Aisne, Carlepont, Oise and Somme individually. For the broader France context, continue to France. Additional thematic and regional comparison options are provided by Le Catalan holiday properties: historical portrait, skiing holiday in a holiday house: choose accommodation and ski area, Brittany and Nord Pas De Calais.

Frequently asked questions about Picardie

Which landscapes characterise Picardie?

The historical classification includes the coast, Bay of Somme, dunes and beaches as well as river valleys, open plains and forests.

Which cultural and nature experiences can be combined?

Possible combinations include observing nature and walking along the Bay of Somme, as well as visiting cathedrals, châteaux and Amiens with the Hortillonnages.

Which type of accommodation is suitable for which stay?

Hotels can serve as a search option for short, urban and cultural stays; holiday apartments or holiday houses are more suitable for longer, independent stays. The specific offer must be considered separately.

The best way to discover Picardie is through the setting you want to experience: maritime nature at the Bay of Somme, rivers and forests inland, or culture around historic sites and Amiens. Then choose the accommodation category and region that suit your travel rhythm.