Once a source of great wealth for Amiens, woad is now a rare and fascinating reminder of the city’s medieval past. Meet Solène Vasseur, whose handmade jewellery brings this historic blue pigment back to life. Read the article

Since 1920, La Brûlerie has been part of Abbeville’s story. Now at its new address on Rue des Lingers, it continues to uphold the art of traditional coffee roasting. At the roaster’s blue-and-silver machine, Guillaume Chastagner relies on his experience and a keen ear to bring out the best in every bean. Around fifty varieties of coffee invite visitors on a journey around the world, while fine teas, gourmet foods and local specialities add to the pleasures of the visit. A pla

The First World War in the Somme In Vignacourt, an Australian couple is now bringing a farm back to life – the home of Louis and Antoinette Thuillier, who photographed thousands of soldiers here during the Great War. From their story to that of the Chinese labourers of Nolette, from the discovery of the subterranean city of Naours to the exploits of the pioneers of aviation: six chapters exploring remarkable places and human stories that offer a different perspective on the F