Best Things To Do in Amiens, France

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PLACES TO SEE

  • Amiens Cathedral: The most important tourist attraction in the city. It is a 13th century cathedral which is considered as the master piece of Gothic Architecture. It is also known as the largest Cathedral in the world in terms of its interior volume. You can get more information about the cathedral’s history at the tourist information centre.
  • Maison de Jules Verne: A 19th century mansion which is known as the residence of author Jules Verne, who spent most of his life in Amiens.
  • Tour Perret: Built by Auguste Perret, this is one of the earliest Residential Skyscrapers in Europe.
  • The Church of Saint-Leu: A fifteenth century construction with three naves. It is dedicated to Saint Leu.
  • Hortillonages: Market gardens located in the Marshlands of River Somme and River Avre.

Guided Tours

  • Somme-r-Ballade Private Tours: Touring around the Somme region with an experienced travel guide. 31, Rue Lepage | Mailly-Maillet, 80560 Amiens, France.

Below we have a list of things to do in Amiens and the places where you want to spend the best moments of your trip. At the same time, the city offers you the best neighborhoods to explore and new foods to try.

This list should help you in deciding and prioritizing what you should plan on your Amiens getaway. Find a mix of must-see tourist spots, underrated local hangouts, and maybe even a few new experiences you can try out.

Make the most of your trip to Amiens with confidence.

Tourist Attractions in Amiens

Here is the list of things to do in Amiens and tourist attractions in city.

  1. Cathedrale Notre-dame D'amiens

    Cathedral

    Quoted as ‘the very finest thing done perfectly in its manner by northern Christendom’ by the English critic John Ruskin, the monument justifies the statement. Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage monument it’s the tallest and the largest Gothic church in France and is truly a monument apart. Although the construction began in the year 1220A.D the very first church of Amiens ...Read more
  2. Les Hortillonnages D'amiens

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    Les Hortillonnages D'amiens
    The etymology comes from the Latin word Hortellus meaning small garden, Les Hortillonnages is a great example of how agrarian hands shaped a wilderness into one of the most beautiful garden in Amiens. The garden is well over 2000 years old but today only about 300 hectares of the original 10,000 is left and the rest destroyed due to erosion. There are water paths that take you through the garde...Read more
  3. Quartier Saint-leu D'amiens

    Neighborhoods

    Located on the cross channels of Somme River this beautiful district of Saint Leu is also one of the oldest. Its streets give an organic feel in itself as there are a lot of shops, handicrafts outlets, eateries and the like. The place has been home to lot of artisans, craftsmen and merchants since the middle ages and hence it has been quite a self-sufficient community. The colourful houses on M...Read more
  4. St-leu

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    St-leu

    Church, Coffee House, Restaurant, Tower

    Known as the ‘little Venice of the North’ St Leu is known for its famous restaurants and old facades with canals running through. Along with the canals it’s criss-crossed with streets that are lined up with colourful facades on either sides. Once a quite industrial area it still retains some of its essence. There are many craft shops, coffee houses, restaurants that decorate t...Read more
  5. Maison De Jules Verne

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    Maison De Jules Verne

    Heritage Building, Mansion

    One of the most prolific author of the 19th century Jules Verne, spent the last several years of his life here. He moved in here with his wife Honorine in 1882. Everything in house is kept intact as it was then till now. The garden, the living room, the smoke room, the music room and his personal attic, study room their walls, decor all have the antique vibe to it. They are arranged and well-ke...Read more
  6. Caves At Naours

    Cave, Historical Site

    No amount of photos can do justice to the caves of Naours as much as a real visit. Since the region was highly prone to invasions, right from the 3rd century onwards people dug this limestone plateau in hopes of building a safe haven. With time these network of caves became so big that about 2600 people could be housed there along with their rations and livestock. It is only in the late 19th ce...Read more
  7. Parc Samara

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    Parc Samara

    Park

    A park that is both an archaeological site and a leisure park, Samara blends the fun of both. This 24 hectare site was found in 1982 and displays replicas and works of prehistoric times. In and around the site are many highlights and places of geological importance such as The Alluvial Terrace of Somme Grasslands The valley of Acon. Other man made landscapes in the area include: The Botanica...Read more
  8. Parc Zoologique

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    Parc Zoologique

    Outdoors, Park, Zoo

    Located on the esplanade of Hotoie, Parc Zoologique serves the threefold purpose of being a park, zoo as well as a botanical garden. Formed in 1952 with an area 6.5 hectares the zoo is a home to all the endangered species of plants & animals such as gibbon, lemur, marmoset, tamarin and many more. It is also a member of EAZA (European Association of Zoo & Aquarium). Volunteers are availa...Read more
  9. Musee De Picardie

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    Musee De Picardie

    Art And Culture, Museum, History Museum, Exhibition

    The building of Musee de Picard is one where it was especially built to be a museum during 1857 and it’s magnificent. Besides relics from ancient France it also houses relics of Egyptian, Greek and Merovingian origins. There are exquisite murals as well as paintings from medieval times of Europe. Artists such as El Greco, Tiepolo, Courbet as well as contemporaries like Picasso & Miro ...Read more
  10. Jardin Floral Du Chateau De Digeon

    Botanical Garden

    Owned and managed by a Mr & Mrs. Goisque the Floral gardens of Digeon are delightful and a pleasant place to relax and take a leisurely visit. The chateau is built in brick Napoleon style and the surrounding farm and park spans about 2.5 hectares. There’s also a rose park with trails and walk ways for nice refreshing stroll. Fresh vegetables and fruits are grown in the farm which alte...Read more
  11. Citadelle De Doullens

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    Citadelle De Doullens

    Landmark, Historical Site

    The Citadel of Doullens built in 1530 it represents the hybrid of a medieval castle and bastioned fortress. France was repeatedly attacked by the Spaniards by the forces of King Charles V. So as a safety measure King Francis ordered the construction of this strong citadel on the borders. From being a military fortress in the 16th century to being a place of detention in the 17th to a cantonment...Read more
  12. Abbatiale Saint Pierre

    Religious Site, Statue

    An abbey dedicated to a local patron saint, Abbatiale Saint Pierre was actually a small part of a larger whole back when it was built in 657. After repeated attacks and sackings by many invaders and crusaders what’s left of abbey today is a stark reminder of what it had endured throughout. Its gothic style façade, its Romanesque interiors, the relics, treasures and statues have all...Read more
  13. Cimetiere Paysager De La Madeleine

    Park, Walking Area, Cemetery

    Located in the northwest of the city an 18 hectare large cemetery known for its serenity and the graves of prominent people. Commissioned as far back as 1817 the cemetery was designed to be both a park with clean and neat walkways, wooded areas along with being a burial site. People like Jules Verne, John Marest, Jean baptiste de Belloy Morgan and many others are resting here which gives the pl...Read more
  14. Jardin Des Plantes

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    Jardin Des Plantes

    Garden, Botanical Garden

    A garden with a rich history of more than 260 years as well as rich in its botanical collections. King Louis XV donated 2000 pounds to the city of Amiens in 1760 in order to build a garden and under the supervision of Academy of sciences a pavilion was built. The garden houses more than 1500 species of plants and flowers dazzling the eye with their colours and their row formation. Luckily the g...Read more
  15. Memorial National Australien

    Educational Site, War Memorial

    During WWI Australia along with its neighbour New Zealand sided with their mother nation England. This ANZAC (Australia & New Zealand Army Corps) fought on July 23, 1916 at Pozieres and in April 1918 in Villers-Bretonneux. To commemorate their contribution the war this site was chosen and every year April 25th is celebrated as the ANZAC day. The cemetery was inaugurated by King George VI on...Read more