Illustrator Map Picardie France

Picardie is a historical region located in northern France. However, it’s important to note that administrative regions in France have been reorganized, and  Picardie no longer exists as a separate administrative region. It has been merged with Nord-Pas-de-Calais to form the new region called Hauts-de-France.

Information about some of the principal cities, waterways, and main roads that were historically associated with Picardie:

Principal Cities:

1. Amiens: The capital city of the former Picardie region, known for its beautiful Gothic cathedral, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
2. Beauvais: Famous for its cathedral with a soaring Gothic tower and as a transportation hub with an international airport.
3. Saint-Quentin: A city with a rich history, featuring a medieval core and several impressive buildings.

Waterways:

1. River Somme: The Somme River flows through the region, passing through Amiens. It has played a significant role in the history of the area.
2. Canal de la Somme: This canal runs parallel to the Somme River and connects the city of Saint-Quentin to the Somme River.

Main Roads:

1. A1 Autoroute (Lille-Paris): One of the major highways passing through the region, connecting the cities of Lille and Paris.
2. A16 Autoroute (Calais/ Boulogne-sur-Mer to Amiens): A key highway linking the northern coast of France to the interior, passing through the Picardie region.
3. N1 and N25 National Roads: These are important national roads connecting various cities in the region and providing transportation links.

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