- Stay
- Mon - Wed
- 12 Sep 22 - 14 Sep 22
Amiens
2 Nights
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Recommendations
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.