2026 Amiens Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in February)

#holidayitinerary #SoloInFrance For solo travelers craving canals, cathedral shadows, and Jules Verne’s whimsy, this northern French city offers: Why Solo? ✔ Hortillonnages Magic – Glide alone in a rented electric boat through water-laced gardens ✔ Cathedral Solitude – Europe’s tallest Gothic nave (42m!) with few tourists ✔ Literary Secrets – Jules Verne’s eccentric mansion-turned-museum Must-Do Solo Experiences ⛪ Amiens Cathedral · Find the labyrinth in the nave floor · Climb the north tower for city views (300 steps, €7) · Nighttime chroma show (summer evenings) 🚤 Hortillonnages Boat Tour · 1hr eco-electric ride through 300ha of floating plots · Spot herons and secret garden cabanons 📚 Jules Verne’s House · See his hot-air balloon desk · Marvel at the astronomical tower he added Perfect Solo Day 🌅 Morning · Croissant at Les Tartes de Franck · Cathedral exploring before 10AM crowds ☀️ Midday · Self-drive boat from Port à Fumier (€12/45min) · Picnic with ficelle picarde (local ham-crepe rolls) 🌇 Evening · Sunset walk along Quai Bélu’s bookshops · Craft beer at Le Quai microbrewery Pro Tips: ✔ Thursday/Saturday – Saint-Leu market days ✔ First Sunday – Free museum entries ✔ Amiens Pass – 24hr transit + sights (€18) Hidden Gem: Saint-Leu’s street art – especially the Jules Verne mural Did You Know? The Hortillonnages have been farmed since Roman times! Solo Splurge: Dinner at Les Marissons – Michelin-starred canalside dining Getting There: · From Paris: 1hr TGV from Gare du Nord · By Car: A16 motorway (free parking at Parc Saint-Pierre) Perfect For: A peaceful 24-48 hour solo interlude. That moment when cathedral light filters through 13th-century stained glass? Pure poetry. ✨ #SoloTravelFrance ⚠️ Note: Hortillonnages close Nov-March – but winter cathedral concerts are magical Want me to suggest other underrated northern French cities? 😊

#summervacay Getting There: Take the TER train from Paris Gare du Nord directly to Amiens station. There are many trains daily, making it super convenient! Top Attractions: Cathedrale Notre-Dame d’Amiens (Amiens Cathedral) Highly recommended! Stunning and grand with long opening hours. From the cathedral, walk through a small garden to see a row of colorful houses built on water — absolutely beautiful! L'Homme sur sa bouée (Man on his Buoy) An interesting art installation. Inside the Musée de Picardie, there’s a display explaining this piece. Saint-Leu District A charming, artsy neighborhood perfect for a leisurely stroll. Eglise catholique Saint-Leu d'Amiens (Saint-Leu Catholic Church) Only photo-worthy from outside. It’s a small church near Saint-Leu — not a must-see unless you’re nearby. #Amiens #OneDayTrip #ParisGetaway #FrenchTravel #AmiensCathedral #SaintLeu #TravelFrance

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#100waysoftravel This restaurant and bar was a place I often came too while studying in Amiens. The food and drinks are always reasonably priced and they have a good Happy Hour. Plus they are always playing great music. Pros -Great prices -Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating -Good Atmosphere -Friendly staff -Great music Cons -Food is average, but could expect that because of the price. It is still decent though Definitely recommend, especially if you are looking for a couple of drinks! #bar #trip #travel #thingstodo

#100waysoftravel In my opinion, and I have seen a ton of France, the best cathedral in all of France and one of the best in all of Europe. It’s worth trying to make a trip to Amiens to see it. Plus you get to see what a real town in France actually looks like! Pros: -It’s beauty and size -you can occasionally catch a sermon happening -It is never crowded -The history is pretty stunning -They have events close to the cathedral during the holidays Cons: -Not much else to do in the area -Can be difficult to hire a guide if you want to know more of the history Summary: Simply put, it’s beautiful. If you happen to be passing close to Amiens on your trip in France, do everything you can to stop by and see it! #churches #trip

Amiens is a wonderful relatively unknown destination less than 2 hours away from Paris (by train or car). Amiens is a charming city known for its impressive Gothic cathedral, the largest in France. Wander through the quaint Saint-Leu district, with its colorful houses and canals, or take a boat ride through the Hortillonnages, a unique floating garden. You can also visit the Jules Verne House, where the famous writer lived. With its rich history, lovely streets, and peaceful green spaces, Amiens is a perfect spot for a relaxed and enjoyable visit. Definitely recommend for a day trip, to relax and chill from bustling Paris 💆😎 #traveldiaries

I wasnt expecting such a good archelogical collection too from a regional museum. This is a museum with many things and not just paintings. It happens to be the main museum in both picardy and amiens. There are artefacts, wooden sculptures, and Egyptian items. Depending on your interest, it's very easy to spend two plus hours here. While it is one of the finest collections in France. The only thing is that there is a lack of information in english. Luckily for me, I was with someone who explained most of the things to me. When in Amiens, this place is definitely worth a stop. It's a fine insight into the history of the region too. #francetrip

#summerdestinations My visit to the Jules Verne House in Amiens, France, was a captivating experience! The entrance fee was €8, which felt like a steal for such an immersive dive into the life of the famous author. 🏛️ The house is wonderfully preserved and offers a fascinating glimpse into Verne's life and works, with personal artifacts and period decor that transport you back in time. Located in the heart of Amiens, it's also close to the stunning Notre-Dame Cathedral and the scenic canals. 📚🚤 A must-see for literature enthusiasts and history buffs alike! #trip #JulesVerneHouse #Amiens #LiteraryHistory #TravelInspiration #ExploreFrance

#myhiddengems I am into medival destinations and with over 60 medival monuments scattered all across the city of Amiens. This destination offers spectacle of rich heritage and Gothic influenced architecture. While the biggest draw for tourists tends to be the Gothic cathedral. This is France’s largest gothic Cathedral and the second largest in Northern Europe. At 140 metres long and 70 metres wide you could fit two Notre Dame de Paris inside, with space to spare. Definitely worth a few hours for the gothic lovers. And if i remember correctly. I think i oaid about 6 euros for the entry. But there is more to Amiens, beyond the cathedral. Based on my time there, allow me to share a few pointers. I have a memory fo a nice light show in the evening called Chroma. Though I was told it only happened during mid November till Christmas markets. It was free and spectacular. The next day I walked to the Picardy museum. While the art collection is nice. This 19th century building itself is stunning. That was followed with a visit to the house of the famous author Jules Verne (of around the world in 80 days' fame. Apparently he had married a local and settled down here. Other than that you have the Jules vernes circus, numerous unesco heritage sites, the quaint and beautiful streets of Saint Leu, great local cuisine and depending on your interest, several tours to take. #myhiddengems #100waysoftravel #gothic #vivelafrance #amiens #solotrip #europe #summergetaway #singapore

Amiens Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in France, and when I first laid eyes on it, I realized I had underestimated just how big this 'largest' really was! Surrounding Environment: The cathedral can be seen from many directions in the city, but what's more distinctive is that the area around the cathedral still retains historical residences from various eras, especially along the river, it's just like traveling back to the Middle Ages. Because the cathedral is a stone building with significant cultural importance, it is easy to be properly preserved, but the residential buildings around the cathedral have changed with the times. Amiens is a rare city that allows us to see the contrast between the cathedral and the residences from the era when the cathedral was built. Facade: The stunning facade of Amiens Cathedral, with its sculpture groups and flying buttresses, is overwhelming. The ranks of saints on the portal arches are four circles more than Notre-Dame de Paris and three more than Reims Cathedral, truly deserving of being the largest in France, with a focus on density. The king's gallery at Notre-Dame was also damaged during the French Revolution, but in Amiens, you can see an original and complete version. Similarly experiencing the Reformation, comparatively speaking, French Gothic cathedrals, from the inside out, are more original and it's evident from the evolution of architectural and decorative styles that the influence of the Reformation weakens the further south you go. Art and architecture here clearly become authentic records and evidence of history, these are the living history beyond the books. Architectural Structure: The complexity of the exterior flying buttresses of Gothic cathedrals is directly proportional to the height and spatial area of the interior voids. This is a technical determinant that often makes Gothic cathedrals tall, achieving the exceptionally grand characteristic of the interior space. For photographers, the grandness of the cathedral's interior space means that you cannot express its height with a wide-angle lens, but can only capture its depth with a telephoto lens. There are many cathedrals, but there are few that make me feel so insignificant, as if I were in a dark and dense forest. As a pinnacle of medieval Gothic architecture, it truly takes the flying buttresses and interior ribbed vaults to the extreme, such a vast space, yet supported by only four rows of columns, with less obstruction inside and a wider view. This astonishing grandeur can be seen from the contrast between people and the building in photos. Relics: A mountain is not renowned for its height but for the presence of immortals; prestigious cathedrals must have some relics. The relics of Amiens Cathedral are quite impressive; it's the skull of Saint John, which was taken by the French from Byzantium during the Fourth Crusade, the very head that was chopped off at the behest of Salome by King Herod. The authenticity of these events is hard to verify today, but generally, cathedrals still confidently claim that what they have is the real deal.

#Europe #SmallCityTravel #ParisSuburbsTravel A train ride of about an hour? A perfect day trip Amiens Highly recommended There's also the sea A thousand-year-old cathedral and a quiet place This place is visited by many travelers from all over the world!! I visited a month ago~I miss it so much

Amiens Cathedral is the largest church in France (even bigger than Notre-Dame de Paris), a Gothic church, and was listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO in 1981. Amiens is a relatively unpopular city in France with few tourists and very quiet. Due to the cancellation of our flight back to Brussels due to strikes, we changed to Beauvais Airport in northern Paris, which is more than 100 kilometers away. Because we didn't want to take a detour and didn't want to buy expensive train tickets to Paris (which are particularly expensive if purchased before departure), we chose to take the 601 bus from the airport (which can be searched on SNCF but not on Google Maps). Go to Amiens, then from Amiens to Lille, Kortrik, and finally back to Gent. Passing through Amiens, we had an hour's layover, so we visited the largest cathedral in France (we didn't even know about the city of Amiens before). The towering Gothic spires are visible from afar, even before reaching the cathedral. From afar, it can be seen that due to the bad weather, the appearance did not achieve the desired effect in the photos, but the moment we pushed open the door of the church, we were all stunned. Blue and pink lights shone on the dome of the church one after another, as if entering a dark fairy tale world.

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