Picardy (Concert of Europe)

Picardy (French: Picardie) is one of the northern provinces of : it borders and  to its east,  and the  to its north,  to its west and  to its south. Picardy stretches from the long, sandy beaches on the English Channel to the north, to the thick forests of the interior.

Part of the industrial heartland of central France, Picardy rapidly developed into one of the most heavily industrialized regions of the country. Despite this, Picardy maintained an unique culture, and the region is among the most gorgeous of northern France, with medieval castles, towns, and cathedrals. Proximity with Belgium is perhaps the reason why Picardy is among the lead producers of high-quality beer in the French Empire.