Amiens

Amiens

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownAmiensRivery at 2.8 km (7 min)
Insee code80021Salouël at 5 km (9 min)
Postcode80090Pont-de-Metz at 5.3 km (9 min)
Latitude49.8940670Dreuil-lès-Amiens at 5.4 km (12 min)
Longitude2.2957530Longueau at 5.4 km (12 min)
AltitudeFrom 14 to 106 metersDury at 6 km (10 min)
Surface49.46 km²Poulainville at 6.4 km (10 min)
Population136512 inhabitantsCamon at 6.6 km (13 min)
Density2760 inhabitants/km²Cagny at 6.6 km (13 min)
National labelsSaveuse at 7.1 km (11 min)
DepartmentSommeAllonville at 7.8 km (13 min)
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TOWN PRESENTATION

City of Art and History, Amiens is famous for its magnificent Gothic cathedral World Heritage of UNESCO. However, the city has other treasures: belfry, museums, Saint-Leu irrigated by the Somme and its channels to bridge unexpected traditions puppeteers and floating gardens?


SIGHTSEEING
  • The Gothic Cathedral.
  • The Saint-Leu.
  • The house of Jules Verne.
  • The floating gardens.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Amiens,   Train station of Saint-Roch
Information pointsTourist Office of Amiens
Leisure centresGarden of the Clos Alexandre,   Museum of L'Hôtel de Berny,   Museum of Picardie,   Racecourse of the Petit Saint-Jean
MonumentsCathedral Notre-Dame,   Church Saint-Germain-l'Écossais,   Church Saint-Leu,   Church Sainte-Anne,   House of Jules Verne,   Tower Perret
Performance hallsChés Cabotans,   Coliseum Amiens,   La Lune des Pirates,   Maison de la Culture,   Maison du Théâtre,   Mégacité,   Stadium of La Licorne,   Zénith

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Antique Show in February.
  • Festival International de Jazz Music and Elsewhere in March.
  • Large réderies - garage sale in April and October.
  • Comics Festival: in June
  • Frequently exhibition Picardy in June.
  • Party in the city and walked on the water: in June.
  • Show "Amiens the cathedral in color" from 15 June to Sunday 3rd September and 1 December to 1 January.
  • Day at the waterfront in September.
  • Cathedrals Festival in September.
  • International Film Festival of Amiens: November.
  • Christmas Market in December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
Leisure activities
NameType of activityPriceTown
Horse ride or trek in the SommeNature and the outdoorsFrom 15 € to 60 €Naours (15.4 km)

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PHOTOS
Cathedral in color (photo Amiens Métropole)
 
Cathedral for the Saint-Leu (cliché Amiens Métropole)
Hortillonnages (cliché Amiens Métropole)
 
Hortillonnages (cliché Amiens Métropole)
Jules Verne House - exterior night (photo Amiens Métropole)
 
House Jules Verne - office (photo Amiens Métropole)
Saint-Leu night (photo Amiens Métropole)
 
Hortillonnages
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WEATHER
Sunday 19 May
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Min. 4°C - Max. 15°C
Monday 20 May
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Min. 11°C - Max. 11°C
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
RESTAURANTS 
Le Vivier  
8.3
  SPECIAL OFFER
Amiens
In the heart of Amiens, Le Vivier welcomes you in a calm and welcoming to offer you a quiet and pleasant meal. The restaurant is, as its name suggests, specializes in fish and seafood...
Located in Amiens84 € per person 
Bistro Boeuf Framboise  
7.9
  SPECIAL OFFER
Longueau
ON THE WALLS - After visiting the Cathedral and other places essential Amiens, jump with both feet into the trend with Bistro Boeuf Framboise (BBF for short). 10 min of Amiens, the...
Located 6 km from Amiens22 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Les Orchidées    
9.2
Blangy-Tronville
Four luxury rooms in the country, only 5 miles from Amiens. Indoor swimming pool, fitness corner, kitchen and laundry facilities. Enjoy the serenity and beauty of the Somme valley....
Located 9.3 km from Amiens80 € the double room 
Josy b & b flesselles-Amiens -Picardie  
Flesselles
Welcome to Josy B & B Flesselles (80260) in Picardie, 13 km from Amiens Cathedral, 4 km from the A16-A29-A26-A24 and 1 hour north of Paris ; This Bed and Breakfast was an old farmhouse...
Located 12.4 km from Amiens49 € the double room 
Les couleurs picardes    
8.3
Aubigny
The rooms have been furnished in the owners house, 1st floor: -1 Family suite (2 rooms) with private bathroom. -1 Bedroom couple with private bathroom. Baby equipment possible. Parking...
Located 12.9 km from Amiens50 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
L'Orchis  
9.2
Croixrault
Located at 30mn of Amiens in Picardy, the Orchis of Croixrault welcomes you for your holidays in the region. Built in the heart of an old mansion dating from 1856, this apartment is...
Located 25 km from Amiens350 € per week 
Chez pauline baie de Somme, pêche  
9.3
Long
Long located in the heart of the valley of the sum, in a village other than a rich heritage and natural remarquable. Notre cottage (3 star), detached house that will leave you full...
Located 28 km from AmiensFrom 380 € to 400 € per week 
Gîte lerapala
Cocquerel
Near the Bay of Somme, on the banks of the River Cottage lerapala is waiting for you. Tourism, recreation and fishing on site. Comfortable lodging in a unique environment where nature...
Located 29 km from Amiens540 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping 'Les Poissonniers'    
8.6
Corbie
Located on the Somme canal, 200 meters from the city center and its shops, camping Corbie offers you a quiet and green. Ideal for fishing, family outings or rest.
Located 15.7 km from Amiens17 € per day 
Camping des puits tournants    
8.5
Sailly-le-Sec
On a tour of hiking and biking, close to the sum at the edge of a map of water and surrounded by nature, fishing and wildlife discovery and florde Valley high-somme. Lieux history to...
Located 21 km from Amiens18.50 € per day 
Camping albert (le velodrome)    
8.7
Albert
Camping in the middle of a green area and recreational overlooking a golf driving range; plans water for fishing, a hiking tour of: pedestrian and cyclist who brings you downtown.
Located 29 km from Amiens 

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HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express Amiens     
7.8
Amiens
Holiday Inn Express offers comfortable guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. It is located in the centre of Amiens just 50 metres from the Train Station and a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral....
Located in AmiensRoom from 55 €
Hôtel Marotte    
9
Amiens
Located in the centre of Amiens, 500 metres from the train station and set in a traditional building from the 19th century, Hôtel Marotte offers a champagne and wine bar, a terrace...
Located in AmiensRoom from 145 €
Campanile Amiens Centre-Gare     
8.6
Amiens
This air-conditioned hotel is located in the centre of Amiens, 50 metres from Amiens SNCF Train Station and a 10-minute walk from the famous Gothic cathedral. It offers rooms with free...
Located in AmiensRoom from 59 €

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Hôtel Marotte
Located in the centre of Amiens, 500 metres from the train station and set in a traditional building from the 19th century,...
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