Fontaine-Lavaganne

Fontaine-Lavaganne is situated 55 miles (89 kilometers) north of Paris, the country's capital.

The area around Fontaine-Lavaganne is dotted with natural and cultural attractions, from firmly-established, must-see spots to still-undiscovered gems. Serqueux and La Faloise are two more places worth seeing while you're in Picardy.

Organise transportation and visit Amiens, a regional center, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Fontaine-Lavaganne. This bigger city has a range of points of interest, such as Samara, Zenith Amiens and Jules Verne House. Hortillonnages Floating Gardens, Musee de l'Hotel de Berny and Amiens Cathedral are also good to visit.

Whether you're an atheist or one of the faithful, visitors are guaranteed to find a little serenity in Picardy's monasteries and other holy sites.

Why don't you make use of a good local guide and join a special interest tour? City walking tours, guided nature walks and cycling tours are popular in this region.

If you really want to understand the customs of the area, take your time to stop in at the region's restaurants. Often, these are the best spots to get to know residents as well as try out local specialities. Two of the local favorites to order are flamique a porions (leek tart) are tart au maroilles (cheese tart).

As your vacation winds down, you'll be sure to bid Fontaine-Lavaganne a sad "Au revoir / À bientôt"