Whole Earth Guide
Picardie is just north of Paris and consists of the Departments of Aisne, Oise and Somme.
Although often eclipsed by its southern neighbour there are quite a number of attractions within the confines of this region which attract a diverse group of people.
More of a pilgrammage than a tourist destination the Somme area attracts a considerable number of visitors with numerous battlefields and cemetries throughout the area.
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The town of Foix is dominated by the castle which towers over it and offers superb views of the surrounding countryside.
The town itself is quite charming although, aside from the castle, there are...more
Ever since the young French girl, Bernadette Soubirous, witnessed a series of visions of the Virgin Mary in a grotto in the village of Lourdes back in 1858 the town has become a destination for pilgri...more
Bayeux is most famous for the tapestry which depicts the conquest of England by the Normans way back in 1066.
One thing that will strike you right away is that the tapesty is enormous, snaking righ...more
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This is a brief introduction to the main options that are available to you if you'd like to open an account in one of the UK offshore islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Guernsey).The usual options for opening a non-resident account in most countries involves opening a brokerage account w...more
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