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  1. Picardy | History, Culture, Geography, & Map | Britannica

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  4. Pic·ar·dy
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    1. a region and former province of northern France. It was the scene of heavy fighting in World War I. French name Picardie /pikaʀdi/.
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    WEBMar 9, 2024 · Amiens, city, capital of Somme département, Hauts-de-France région, principal city and ancient capital of Picardy, northern …

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    Lying in the historic centre of action of western Europe, in the triangle between Paris, Amsterdam and London, Picardy is an area with a very rich history. It was in this part of France that were fought some of the most famous battles of French and European history, notably the battle of Crécy, and the battle of the Somme.
    In the 15th century, the government (military region) of Picardy was created. This became a new administrative region of France, separate from what was historically defined as Picardy. The new Picardy included the Somme département, the northern half of the Aisne département and a small fringe in the north of the Oise département .
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    One of the most significant historical events to occur in Picardy was the series of battles fought along the Somme during World War I. From September 1914 to August 1918, four major battles, including the Battle of the Somme, were fought by British, Commonwealth, French and German forces in the fields of Northern Picardy.
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    Picardy, former région of France. The region belongs to the Paris Basin and is essentially flat, with elevations below 1,000 feet (300 metres). The calcareous plateaus of Laon, Soissons, and Valois rise to the east. The Somme River flows from the east to the northwest across much of the area.
  8. Picardy - Wikipedia

    WEBPicardy ( / ˈpɪkərdi /, Picard and French: Picardie, French: [pikaʁdi] ⓘ, Picard: [pika (ː)rdi]) is a historical territory and a former administrative region of France. Since 1 January 2016, it has been part of the new region of …

  9. Picardy, France: travel guide, places to visit and …

    WEBVisit Picardy, France. Book hotels, flights, car hire. Picardy, in the north of France, has a great deal to discover in terms of both natural scenery and historical monuments, with beaches and cathedrals, villages and …

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    WEBMay 14, 2021 · Parc Astérix, Plailly. Goscinny and Uderzo’s illustrated books are among Frances most famous cultural exports of the last 50 years, loved by generations of young readers. Kids can act out these …

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