Bonjour everyone,
 

As a new resident of Picardy, originally from West Sussex in the UK and then Melbourne, Australia, I am excited about being able to introduce you to the heart of this lovely and lesser known French destination as I learn my way around. 
 

I will share with you my insider tips and make suggestions of special places to stay. I work closely with a group of local accommodation providers who are all 100% committed to welcoming our international guests like friends, and of course in English if necessary. I have put together these offers whilst thinking of you, fellow Brits, and what you would like to experience on your short French break.
 

We have a network of local experts who can go that one step further to help you plan your trip by making suggestions about their local town or area of interest. You can even contact them directly (in English) so nothing is left to chance.
 

Full of articles, interviews, special offers and more so you can better plan your French break and maximize your time here, this edition of Inside Picardy eMagazine covers weekends in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Amiens, Chantilly, Loan and more. There is also a special feature on the centenary of the First World War. 
 

I warmly welcome to your Spring/Summer 2016 edition of Inside Picardy e-Magazine. 
 

I hope you enjoy planning your next French escape. 
 

Bonnes vacances en France!

Felicity Irwin

 

Photographies: V.Colin, G. Wasikowski, AS Flament, Dessirier, JL Aubert, N. Bryant, JP His, RJ Brown, N. Hermann, ST Balloide, A. Bayes, D. Delannoy, S. Bouilland, Aerostudio