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Amiens (English: / æ ˈ m j æ̃ / or / ˈ æ m i ə n z / AM-ee-ənz; French: ⓘ; Picard: Anmien, Anmiens or Anmyin) is a city and commune in northern France, located 120 km (75 mi) north of Paris and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Lille.
- 14–106 m (46–348 ft), (avg. 33 m or 108 ft)
- Somme
Mar 9, 2024 · Amiens, city, capital of Somme département, Hauts-de-France région, principal city and ancient capital of Picardy, northern France, in the Somme River valley, north of Paris. Famed since the Middle Ages are its textile industry and its great Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame, one of the finest in France. Amiens, France.
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Jun 24, 2014 · Discover Amiens, the former capital of Picardy and home of Jules Verne, with its Gothic cathedral, belfry and skyscraper. Find attractions, activities, articles and guidebooks for your trip to Amiens.
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Amiens is a historic and cultural city in northern France, famous for its 13th century cathedral, the largest gothic style cathedral in France. Explore the town's attractions, such as the belfry, the town hall, the canal, the Hortillonnages and the nearby renaissance citadel at Doullens and medieval city at Lucheux. Enjoy the local cuisine, the festivals and the light show at the cathedral.
- Amiens Cathedral
- Les Hortillonnages
- Saint-Leu
- Maison de Jules Verne
- Musée de Picardie
- Marie-sans-chemise
- Zoo d’Amiens
- Parc de Samara
- Cimetière de La Madeleine
- Tour Perret
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All kind of ingredients come together to make this one of the world’s great cathedrals, and it’s no wonder that the monument is a UNESCO site. First, the dimensions: Amiens Cathedral was built when the goal was to flood the nave with light, and to do this the structure needed to be as high as possible. At over 42 metres, the nave at Amiens is only ...
On the western side of Amiens, within walking distance of the cathedral, the city gives way to a 65-kilometre network of canals coursing through reclaimed farmland with small houses. These floating gardens are the vegetable plots of the “hortillons”, market gardeners who have been working these lands since medieval times. The real way to see this i...
A few steps from the cathedral the streets are laced with waterways branching off the River Somme. You could pass a gentle afternoon ambling by the canals with painted old houses that would have had waterwheels attached in the middle ages. Rue d’Engoulevent, Rue du Don and Rue du Pont À Moinet are supremely pretty, but the whole area warrants explo...
The red-brick Maison à la Tour at 2, Rue Charles Dubois was Jules Verne’s home for 18 years until his death in 1905. The building is named for a quirky tower, capped by a domed skylight that illuminates the spiral staircase you’ll use to make your way around this riveting attraction. Fans of Verne’s books will get chills knowing he wrote 30 novels ...
Since it opened in 1867 the Musée de Picardie has been held as a provincial museum without rival. As well as the usual sumptuous collection of paintings from the 1400s to the 1900s there are exhibits that tell you more about Picardy’s ancient past and prehistory. You’ll see Palaeolithic hand-axes, Neolithic pottery and weapons from the Bronze Age, ...
Albert Roze was a sculptor who was born in Amiens and worked here for his whole career. In 1897 he created his most famous work, “Marie-sans-Chemise” (Marie, shirtless) , which created a stir at the time: The statue is an allegory of Spring and now sits at the corner of Rue des Sergents and Rue des Crignons. Roze also created the sculpture for Jule...
You won’t need to look far for things to do with kids in Amiens as the city’s zoo is right next to the centre. The setting is as green as can be, in 6.5 hectares of woodland with many trees more than 100 years old. Enclosures are along nature trails and feature anything from African elephants to dwarf goats. There are 300 animals in total, from aro...
You can have the anthropological outing of a lifetime at this educational attraction just west of Amiens. Starting with Cro-Magnon Man and leading all the way up to Roman times you’ll get to know how our distant ancestors lived and track the evolution of human technology. It’s a thoroughly hands-on attraction too, as each little settlement has huts...
Jules Verne’s resting place is one of the things to see at this 19th-century cemetery on the nothwestern outskirts of the city. But that’s not the only reason to come, as the graveyard is in 18 hectares of hilly woodland and is presented to the public as a calm and leafy place to learn about the kind of wealth that Amiens enjoyed in the 1800s. Ther...
This 110-metre residential skyscraper looks like nothing else in Amiens, and was built right after the war as part of a plan to redevelop the area around the city’s train station. Auguste Perret was a pioneer of modern architecture, and was also called on to rebuild the entire centre of Le Havre. His work there has since earned UNESCO status, and t...
Discover the best things to do in Amiens, a UNESCO World Heritage city with a stunning cathedral, a historic canal district, and a rich cultural heritage. Explore the Hortillonnages, the Parc de Samara, the Maison de Jules Verne, and more attractions that make Amiens a unique destination in France.
Here are just nine reasons to visit historic Amiens. 1. The Cathedral Is A Marvel. The Amiens Cathedral is one of superlatives. Not only is it the largest Gothic cathedral in France, but it also has the tallest nave of any medieval church in France.
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens. This UNESCO-listed cathedral is the world's largest Gothic church of the medieval era (and today is still the largest cathedral in France), based on its total surface area of 7,700 square meters.
- Musée de Picardie. The Musée de Picardie was modeled after the Louvre and is considered one of the top museums outside of Paris. This museum of fine arts boasts an extensive collection, which brings together archaeological finds, medieval art, sculptures, and European paintings.
- Quartier Saint-Leu. Quartier Saint-Leu, the medieval district of Amiens, exudes historic charm. You will feel transported back in time while wandering through the jumble of narrow cobblestone lanes.
- Les Hortillonnages (Marsh Gardens) What fun it is to visit Les Hortillonnages! These charming marsh gardens can only be accessed by boat. The 300-hectare Les Hortillonnages are found on swampy islands within Amiens' 65-kilometer network of canals.
