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Amiens Travel Guide: 149 reviews and 329 photos
Most people come to Amiens to visit the largest cathedral in France - Cathedrale de Notre Dame. A gigantic Gothic structure. Also of interest is that Jules Verne spent much of his adult life here and his house is open to visitors.
The Hortillonnages, which is a protected natural area of marshland still supplies the town with vegetables and fruit and has done since the Middle Ages. It is a peaceful area where you can take boat rides an admire the floating allotments.
Amiens is ideally situated in the Picardy region of northen France. The towns close by are a great mix of old and new and are steeped in history, especially of the two world wars. The many memorials being a reminder to the horrors that occurred. As they say 'Lest we forget'
There are many lovely restaurants serving regional food and of course many great bars. The locals certainly made us feel welcome.
- Pros:Typically french
- Cons:Can't think of any
- In a nutshell:Loads more to explore.
Reviews (15)
Get to Know the locals
Local Customs
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We have been coming to this area for a few years now and have got to know some of the locals. The last time we were... more travel advice
Wonderfully prepared food
Restaurants
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If you are lucky enough to experience Le Macassar (bed and breakfast) the owners will no doubt tell you about this... more travel advice
Superb location
Restaurants
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This fantastic restaurant sits on the bank of the river and if the weather is good try and get a table outside... more travel advice
Another one of the luxury rooms
Hotels
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Every room in this wonderful place is individually styled by the owners. Their imagination and style is evident all over... more travel advice
Travelogues (2)
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Written Apr 12, 2005
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Le Macassar CORBIE
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Written Oct 27, 2006
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Le Macassar contd.....
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Comments (17)
A very interesting place,when I was there a history of Australian soldiers was being displayed. Very moving and well worth a visit
Another place on my list to see. Dont forget Manfread Von Richtofen (the "Red Baron") was shot down and killed alongside the road to Corby. Barry in Lafayette, Louisiana
Natalie, fantastic page with brilliant photos. I can't belive that a person who flies for only 1 p, can afford such a luxurious accomodation. *winkygrin*
I chose Amiens for the best view of trhe total eclipse in 1999!I was right- it was great.How's lovely Kent? xx
Lovely page Natalie, and that accommodation does look gorgeous!
Merci pour le postcard Natalie. What a perfect place for 'celebration de Hubby' :o) Hope to see you soon. x
The Cathedral looks fantastic and so huge = I also enjoyed the story on the little Church - thanks for sharing
Very nice page. Good photos and great tips.
Seems an age since I stopped by - have been busy building! This is a lovely page Natalie, and Le Macassar sounds absolutely wonderful.
That B&B looks amazing! The only time is visited Amiens was back in my school days...and we went ice-skating!
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