Savor Regional Flamiche and Maroilles Specialties

Picardy cuisine is hearty and built around comforting dairy and leek dishes. While visiting Saint-Quentin, prioritize a sit-down meal at a traditional brasserie around the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville to sample an authentic flamiche aux poireaux (a savory leek tart baked in puff or brioche dough).

For a bolder regional flavor, order dishes incorporating Maroilles cheese, the pungently aromatic washed-rind cow's milk cheese produced just northeast of the city. Whether served melted over sliced and roasted potatoes or baked into a golden tart, it provides a true taste of northern French terroir paired best with a local blonde craft beer from the Aisne department.