"Saint Quentin" Picardie Things to Do Tip by DanielF

Saint Quentin is located in an important crossroads, fact which brought prosperity but also made it extremely vulnerable to military attacks. The town has been destroyed several times and, in particular, during World War I, when 80 % of it was ravaged.

Subsequent reconstruction works have turned its centre into a pleasant place with several fine buildings. The jewel of the crown is obviously the Gothic Basilia, one of the many Gothic masterpieces in Picardy, but the City Hall and its large square (pictured here) are also dign of spending some time.

Directions: In the heart of the Vermandois region, near the source of the Aisne river.