Outdoor activities in Amiens are a mix of adventure sports and some laid-back vibes amidst scenic beauty. Amiens comes with an ideal terrain and atmosphere to spend active holidays and make plenty of unforgettable memories. So, explore the wilderness of Amiens and spend some time in the lap of nature with these exciting outdoor activities Amiens has to offer. From the most adventurous experiences to the most popular ones, the following list combines it all to make sure you do not miss these unique experiences while planning a trip to Amiens.
Outdoor Activities in Amiens
From sunrise to sunset, let's discover the best spots for outdoor activities in Amiens:
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St-leu
(404 Votes)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 -
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
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Parc Zoologique
(300 Votes)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 -
Citadelle De Doullens
(171 Votes)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 -
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