"Amiens - Lively capital of Picardie" Amiens by wanderlust23
Amiens Travel Guide: 149 reviews and 329 photos
I studied here for six months in the spring of 2000 at the University of Jules Verne. I love this city! I used to walk for hours not having any plan of where I was going or even wanted to go. While I was there I lived in the centre ville and then later moved to a dorm further north. From all my walking I think I know the downtown area like I do my own hometown.
2002:
I came back from a trip to France during which I stopped by Amiens. So many changes have happened since I last was there!! The downtown has transformed beautifully! The last time I was there, they were in the process of reconstructing the area, all the streets were messed up, etc. Now, it's beautiful. Blocks of pedestrian space, tons of flowers and benches, some new fountains! The cathedral was just as beautiful as I remembered it! Except they're doing some more construction on it, which didn't make for the best pictures of the facade. But, regardless, I had a great time and even ran into one of my friends there, unexpectedly!
- Pros:Cathedral, St. Leu, Hortillonnages, Jules Verne's house, people
- Cons:Not enough people come to this lovely city to see the magnificent cathedral!
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La Tasca
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This Latino cafe is always full, so come early, always fun, and always has great music. The playlist is all latino... more travel advice
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Visit all the parks in Amiens! The Parc st. Pierre was my favorite walking destination, the Parc Hotoie is really pretty... more travel advice
Cathedral
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You absolutely have to see this cathedral! It is breathtakingly beautiful! It's the highest cathedral in the world and... more travel advice
Best Hotel in Downtown Amiens
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Pretty, comfortable rooms and suites. Some rooms overlook the Parc St. Denis. Really pretty views. Nice, friendly staff.... more travel advice
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Comments (22)
Well presnted page - now i know more about where the "Picardie Song " came from ;-)))
Nice page...beautiful pictures..neat presentation. Many many happt returns of the day...Happy birthday
The Cathedral looks absolutely stunning from all angles!! Great tips too!
You definitely gave me the idea to go back to see again this cathedral...
Great page full of good advices and suggestions: crepes in Tante Jeanne, nightlife in My Goodness Irish Pub, sleeping in Le Normandie :-))) Thanks a lot!
Fine page. Amiens looks very interesting.
Sounds great,well-written page:))))
Good. I studied in France too but in the South.
Vive le france. Very good page
A complete and informed summary! great job!
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