Amiens - Wikipedia
WEBAmiens (English: / æ ˈ m j æ̃ / or / ˈ æ m i ə n z / AM-ee-ənz; French: ⓘ; Picard: Anmien, Anmiens or Anmyin) is a city and commune in northern France, located 120 km (75 mi) north of Paris and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Lille.
Amiens | History, Geography, Map, & Points of Interest
WEBMar 9, 2024 · Amiens, city, capital of Somme département, Hauts-de-France région, principal city and ancient capital of Picardy, northern France, in the Somme River valley, north of Paris. Famed since the Middle Ages are its textile industry and its great Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame, one of the finest in France. Amiens, France.
Amiens travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBJun 24, 2014 · Amiens. France, Europe. One of France's mightiest Gothic cathedrals is reason enough to visit Amiens, the former capital of Picardy. The mostly pedestrianised city centre, tastefully rebuilt after WWII, is complemented by lovely green spaces along the …
Amiens - tourism, events, weekends, city guide - a surprising …
WEBWelcome to Amiens, the destination for your weekends and great deals less than 2 hours from Lille and Paris. Amiens is rich in ancient cultural heritage and home to little havens of greenery: Notre-Dame cathedral, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hortillonnages (floating gardens), Jules Verne's house, Saint-Leu district (next to the ...
15 Best Things to Do in Amiens (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBApr 29, 2023 · Lets explore the best things to do in Amiens: 1. Amiens Cathedral Source: karamysh / shutterstock Amiens Cathedral. All kind of ingredients come together to make this one of the world’s great cathedrals, and it’s no …
9 Reasons To Visit Historic Amiens, France - TravelAwaits
WEBHere are just nine reasons to visit historic Amiens. 1. The Cathedral Is A Marvel. The Amiens Cathedral is one of superlatives. Not only is it the largest Gothic cathedral in France, but it also has the tallest nave of any medieval church in France.
History of Amiens - Wikipedia
WEBAmiens (French pronunciation:) is a city and commune in northern France, 120 km (75 mi) north of Paris and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie. The city had a population of 136,105 according to the 2006 census.
Things to do in Amiens - Hauts-de-France Tourism
WEBExplore Hauts-de-France’s best-loved towns. Amiens. To visit Amiens is to let yourself glide poetically through the floating gardens of Les Hortillonnages. It’s to allow your spirits to be lifted by the soaring heights of the city’s famous Gothic cathedral and to discover relaxing and enjoyable museums. You’re guaranteed to get away ...
Amiens - Wikiwand
WEBAmiens is a city and commune in northern France, located 120 km (75 mi) north of Paris and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Lille. It is the capital of the Somme department in the region of Hauts-de-France and had a population of 135,429, as of 2021.
Visit Amiens - France
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Reading time: 3 min Published on 30 December 2022, updated on 15 April 2024. AMIENS, THE MAGIC OF COLOURS... Amiens, a bieutiful French city, is ranked amongst the most important cities in France to travel and visit. Whether you’re a history buff, garden lover, seeker of cultural events or a …
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