With its exciting history, warm-hearted residents, and a lively atmosphere that's hard to resist, it's puzzling why people still flock to Brittany or the southwest. Instead, why not embark on an adventure to discover this city, its fascinating heritage, and especially its delightful macarons?
A Refreshing City
For us Parisians, stress, fast walking, and pollution are the norm. But in Amiens, it's time to learn to slow down and enjoy the surroundings. A little further from the iconic Saint-Leu district, you'll find some heavenly spots like the famous hortillonnages: 300 hectares of floating gardens surrounded by canals, all dedicated to growing fruits and vegetables.
The paths of the Somme will treat you to stunning landscapes as you stroll along the stream, walk on wooden walkways above the water, and reach the top of the belvedere for a breathtaking view. Otherwise,
For those who aren't big on hiking, you can still explore the canals in a rowboat or an electric boat to see these beautiful landscapes from a different perspective.See this post on Instagram
An Emotional City
Once located less than 30 km from the front, the city of Amiens welcomed soldiers from all over and was significantly destroyed during the First World War. Today, shell holes, old trenches, and monuments still tell the story of those times.nts honor the memory of this significant event.
Vignacourt Museum, a museum of traveling soldiers, former soldier graffiti on the walls of the belfry, or the Bourdon military cemetery, discover the history of this event from a different perspective. But the most impressive part will be exploring the city on foot, by car, by rowing, or on horseback, with the locals from the Somme Battlefields Partner network who will share their knowledge and the little anecdotes that aren’t usually covered in history class.
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An Amazing City
Luckily, Amiens is not just known for the war, it also boasts some truly impressive historical and cultural monuments, some of which are even listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, like the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Amiens: an important stop on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
Additionally, our president isn’t the only celebrity to have grown up in Amiens. Jules Verne actually lived here for 30 years and referred to it as his “ideal city.” His house is open for visitors today, blending art and science to help you understand the universe of this brilliant writer.