Location: Amiens
Top Things to do in Amiens
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Amiens in France, from Europe region, is best know for Battlefields. Discover best things to do in Amiens with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Terres de Memoire Somme Battlefield Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 311 reviews
We are a French company organising Battlefield Tours of the Western Front. Our groups are kept to small size. One day, two day, three day and private tours are available, leaving from Amiens Station. Booking is essential.Please visit our website for more information!
Reviewed By bman6262 - Alexandria, Virginia
My girlfriend and I did a private tour with Sylvestre on November 2nd and it was amazing!
Sylvestre has an obvious command of the subject and really brought to life to struggle of the soldiers who fought in France and in Belgium. We started out in Fromelles and it was hard to believe that in the beautiful, freshly plowed fields thousands of people were killed but Sylvestre took 2 steps into the field and found a piece of shrapnel in less than 5 min.
From there we went to Armentieres, Messines ridge and Hill 60, The Broodseinde ridge, the Tyne Cot cemetery at Passchendaele and the Ypres and the Menin Gate. It was my birthday and I had requested some place to have a good beer so Sylvestre made sure to find a good place in Ypres for me.
It is amazing to see the bunkers that are still in place and it was really interesting how we ended the day at the German cemetery which has a completely different feel than the Allied Cemeteries.
I highly recommend this company and Estelle answered all of my questions via email if not in minutes or hours then the following day. Sylvestre was fantastic and was able to answer every question I threw at him.
2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Amiens Cathedral is one of the finest examples of late Gothic art in Europe. It is also the Cathedral of records since it is the largest in France and the spire rises to a height of 112.70 meters. The towers provide splendid views of the city and of the last medieval steeple still be seen on a Cathedral. Re-opening of the Cathedral Treasury. Cathedral designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open: > April, May, June, September: Guided tour at 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. except Saturday and Sunday, Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 to 5.15 p.m. > July, August: Guided tour at 11 a.m., Unaccompanied tour from 2.30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. > October to March: Guided tour at 3.45 p.m. Closed: > Tuesdays. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. > Last Sunday in September. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By Skeney57 - Sydney, Australia
Another Fabulous Cathedral and I've finally realised that they mostly used the same Architects plans ! They are hauntingly similar, Reims, Amiens, Paris,etc. But and it is a BIG BUT each maybe similar but each is fabulous in their own right ! Amiens Cathedral is another Big example ! It was fascinating to see how they tried to protect it from shelling during the war and how precious items were removed (crying angel etc.) A beautiful house of worship !!
3. Les Hortillonnages d'Amiens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Roux62 - Northampton, United Kingdom
6 euros per adult for a 45 minute trip on a boat Seating 12 people was great value. The guide on the boat was helpful and spoke some English but didn't need to as it was easy to understand and enjoy the trip. Gets you to the hidden Gardens that you can't see from the Somme river walkway. It is open from 9 to 12.30 and 1.30 to about 5 from April to end of October.
4. Maison de Jules Verne
Overall Ratings
4 based on 530 reviews
Welcome in Jules Verne's Home... Come and visit the house where the famous writer lived for 18 years in Amiens and where he wrote most part of his work. You will discover a luxurious private mansion of the XIXth century that will make you discover Jules Verne, his life and his "Extraordinary Voyages". From 15th April to 14th October, opened every day. From15th October to14th April, closed on Tuesday.
Reviewed By RHAHJ - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
Houses where famous people lived tend to be a bit boring. But in this case the house is fairly big, with many rooms. The rooms are all in a nice style. Within the rooms there are many exemplars of Verne's books, displayed quite nicely. There are also some nice references to his work, such as a small submarine. A lot of background information is provided. The house is not very well indicated. I practically walked past it when searching for it.
5. St-Leu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 655 reviews
Reviewed By Yankyi
Yesterday.. i visit Tokyo restuarant again.. n i with my friends had a wondetful time in this restuarant... i like the food and drinks.. Thanks Tokyo resturant for serving delicious food. Its chep n best.
6. Parc Samara
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisBrown38 - Brentwood, United Kingdom
Very little English spoken by the guides, so principally aimed at the French. However, we got by, and had an interesting walk around and saw the old methods of weaving and dyeing, masonry, and coin making carried out by the guides in traditional dress, using traditional tools etc, and saw all the plants used at the time
7. Parc Zoologique
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By Mattheeley
For the cost, a great half-day out which is perfect if you have a toddler who really enjoyed it. The animals appear to be happy and well kept but bring a packed lunch as there is no cafe/restaurant [unless hidden]. We would definitely recommend as there are a fair few animals to see for €6.60 per adult and under 5's free. Enjoy :)
8. Parc Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By AnnieM452 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
A lovely outdoor space with loads going on. Lots of green space and a walkway around a lake. Very well used by the local people, just for walking, sunbathing and for the children playing. From here you can follow the river to the Gardens of the Hortillanges and either queue for the boat that takes you round them or walk & see most of it for free.
9. Horloge Dewailly et Marie-sans-chemise
Overall Ratings
4 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By GibbsJ - Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom
From the nearby restaurant where we ate whilst waiting for the illuminations at the Cathedral to start.
10. Cimetiere de la Madeleine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By wiflyer - Phnom Penh, Cambodia
I'm not usually too much into visiting cemetery but this one is really nice, if you like Père Lachaise in Paris, you would love this one too.
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