Journey Guide
- Stay
- Mon - Wed
- 12 Sep 22 - 14 Sep 22
Amiens
2 Nights
As the pretty capital of the Picardy region, Amiens is a city known for its art and history. It's also where you'll find the largest cathedral in France, Cathédrale Notre-Dame, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Accommodation
Le Chambre d'Amiens
1 Avenue de l'Hippodrome, 80000 Amiens, France
- Check-in
- 15:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Confirmation number
- HTL-WBD-318061785
- Room details
- Room: Double Room
- Board: Room only
- Bag drop-off available
- Yes
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
Visit the 800-year-old, UNESCO-listed cathedral (twice the size of Notre-Dame in Paris) where you can climb to the top of the tower and see breathtaking views through the intricate rose window.Amiens' Hortillonnages
Experience the calm and quiet of Amiens’ hortillonnages – a haven of narrow waterways connecting floating islands of cottages and colourful market gardens, cultivated since the middle ages to provide local fruit and vegetables. You can even rent a canoe for a peaceful afternoon paddling through these enchanting floating gardens.Amiens Cycle Path
Hire bikes and cycle the beautiful 63km riverside route to the Bay of the Somme on the north coast. From here, it’s an easy 35-minute return to Amiens on the train, or if you’re a keen cyclist you could cycle back too!Canoeing
Rent a canoe for a peaceful afternoon paddling through the Hortillonnages, Amiens’ enchanting floating gardens.Musée de Picardie
Visit the Musée de Picardie, designed after Napoleon III's Louvre, for a journey from the Paleolithic to present day. The collections include archeology, sculptures, paintings and fine and modern art – it's considered one of the finest museums outside Paris, since opening in 1867.International Garden Festival
Immerse yourself in the web of art installations across the Hortillonnages as part of the International Garden Festival, exploring the intersection between art and natural landscapes.
Food and Drink in Amiens
Surrounded by the kitchen gardens of Picardy, food and drink in Amiens has a distinct emphasis on fresh, local produce. Specialities include regional cheeses such as the semi-soft rollot, locally-reared lamb, and ficelle picarde, a savoury pancake stuffed with ham and mushrooms then baked in the oven with cheese.
Book at one of Michelin’s recommended restaurants or head to the Saint Leu quarter on the water’s edge to find the locals’ favourite bars and restaurants.
Read our blog post, Food and drink in Hauts-de-France, to find out more about food in Amiens (and elsewhere).