Les Idées Folles
The farm and its garden from the sky
Practical

Getting here, and everything people ask us

Liercourt is two hours from Paris and Lille by the A16, with a railway station two kilometres from the house. Below, the answers to the questions we are asked before booking.

Getting here

In the heart of the Somme valley, between Amiens and the bay

The house is in Liercourt, in the Somme, fifteen minutes from Abbeville. By road, the A16 motorway is a few minutes away. By train, Pont-Rémy station, on the Amiens Abbeville Boulogne line, is two kilometres away, and Abbeville has trains from Paris-Nord.

about 2 h

Paris

A16, 190 km

about 1 h 45

Lille

A16 via Amiens, 150 km

about 40 min

Amiens

A16 or D1235

about 2 h 30

Brussels

E42 then A16, 250 km

about 1 h 15

Calais and the tunnel

A16, 100 km

about 1 h 30

Rouen

A28, 120 km

Approximate driving times, without traffic. The exact address is sent with your booking.

IGN map (French public Géoplateforme service). The precise address and access code are sent before your arrival.

By train

Pont-Rémy station 2 km away (regional trains Amiens Abbeville Boulogne). Abbeville station 15 minutes away, served from Paris-Nord in just under two hours. We can recommend a taxi to reach the house.

Frequently asked questions

What people ask us before booking

Can we have a party?

The house is made for big tables and evenings with friends, and the garden is fairly far from the neighbours. Please stay reasonable, especially outside and after midnight: we are in a village.

Do you accept weddings, christenings or birthdays on site?

Under conditions. Describe your project, the number of guests and the planned organisation, and we will tell you whether the farm is suitable and on what terms.

Do you host corporate seminars?

No, the house is reserved for stays with friends and family.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, dogs and cats are welcome, at no extra charge. The garden is fully enclosed, but about twenty hens and roosters and two sheep roam free in the pasture: keep an eye on your dog.

Is the house on one level?

Yes, the whole house is on the ground floor, with no upstairs and no indoor stairs. The entrance is up a few front steps: if someone uses a wheelchair or has difficulty walking, tell us before the stay and we will help you organise the arrival.

Is there equipment for babies?

A travel cot, two baby beds, books and toys for the little ones, a trampoline and games for the older ones.

Do we need to bring sheets and towels?

Yes, unless you choose a linen option: sheets only, sheets and towels, or beds made before you arrive. See the Rates page.

Is cleaning included?

End-of-stay cleaning is charged at €160 per stay. The house must be left tidy, dishes done and bins taken out. For stays of a week or more, a cleaning visit during your stay is available at €15 per hour, in two-hour slots.

Is there a deposit?

Yes, a €1,000 deposit by cheque, to reach us at least eight days before arrival. It is only cashed in case of damage, and returned to you within fifteen days after the stay.

What are the cancellation terms?

Any cancellation must be made in writing. You have 15 days after booking to cancel and be fully refunded, unless your arrival is less than 30 days after the booking: the booking is then firm. After those 15 days: more than 30 days before arrival, the “balance” half is refunded and the “deposit” half is kept; less than 30 days before arrival, no refund. Refunds are made within fifteen days. We recommend cancellation insurance. If we have to cancel, everything is refunded within fifteen days.

Can we smoke?

Not indoors. Outside yes, ashtrays are provided, and the grounds are left without cigarette ends.

How do I book and pay?

Choose your dates on the Book page: the price appears at once. You receive by email the quote, the seasonal rental contract and the secure Swikly payment link. The stay is paid in full at booking, and the €1,000 security deposit is registered by card imprint, with nothing charged. Linen and cleaning options are confirmed eight days before arrival.

Is the house well heated in winter?

Yes: central heating, two fireplaces and a wood stove, with free firewood. January guests confirm it.

How fast is the wifi?

Wifi is available throughout the house, at countryside speed: fine for email, music and standard-quality video, not for a day of video calls.

Can we have a barbecue?

Yes, a charcoal barbecue is available in the garden, with an extending table for fourteen and sun loungers for sunny days.

What are the arrival and departure times?

Self check-in between 3 pm and midnight, check-out until 5 pm every day. We remain reachable throughout your stay.

Another question? Write to us, we usually reply within the hour.

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