Saint-Leu District of Amiens

Recently renovated, Saint-Leu, the oldest district in Amiens, now boasts art galleries, bookshops, boutiques, and antique shops. This area is best explored on foot, by bike, or car, and rewards those who take the time to truly discover its charm. From the terrace of a home or café in this district, you will enjoy an unparalleled view of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Saint-Leu is known for its floating market, supplied by the gardeners of the Hortillonnages.

The Jules Verne House

Located on Charles-Dubois Street in Amiens, the house of Jules Verne now serves as a museum showcasing the life and work of the author, who penned over 30 novels in his lifetime. The Jules Verne International Center developed the 'Maison de Jules Verne' from 2000 to 2010. Closed for restoration on March 31, 2005, it reopened its doors on March 28, 2006, marking 101 years since Verne’s death. A visit to this museum will present you with over 700 objects that once belonged to the author of 'Mysterious Island' and 'Journey to the Center of the Earth,' and the creator of 'Captain Nemo.'

Floating Gardens Park

This set of floating gardens, also known as the Hortillonnages, spans over 300 hectares and offers peaceful walks for family outings. The Association for the Protection and Safeguarding of the Site and the Hortillonnages Environment cares for this area. This association oversees the maintenance of the ditches, reinforcement of the banks, and pruning of the trees, while preserving the landscape that earned these gardens a place on the list of French monuments.

Tour Perret

Facing the North Station, this tower, built of reinforced concrete, is among the earliest and most famous of its kind. Standing 104 meters high with 27 floors, the tower was once one of the tallest in the world and in Western Europe. It has been listed as a French historical monument since 1975.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

As one of the largest cathedrals in France in terms of volume, it has been a French historical monument since 1862. Built in the 4th century during a time when Amiens hosted a significant Christian community led by its bishop, this cathedral showcases classical Gothic architecture. With a length of 145m, a height of 42m, and a total volume of 200,000 m³, this cathedral stands as one of the largest structures ever built.