Your Essential Travel Guide To Amiens
Discover Things To Do In Amiens
Amiens, the capital of Picardy's Somme region, is a beautiful and historic destination that makes for an unforgettable weekend getaway. With its impressive array of monuments, it serves as a gateway to some incredible World War I memorials, while also celebrating local history with events like the Montgolfiade honouring famous resident Jules Verne’s first balloon flight in 1873. The city comes alive during Christmas season too when one of Northern France’s biggest festive markets takes over Amiens' centre.
Amiens also boasts gastronomic delicacies to enjoy including macarons d’Amiens, almond paste biscuits called tuiles amienoises and a pastry tart with leeks and cream called flamiche aux poireaux.
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Getting to Amiens
Driving from Calais to Amiens takes around 90 minutes so our crossing from Dover is ideal. Taking our Newhaven-Dieppe route also leaves you with a drive of the same distance. In both cases the drive from the ferry to Amiens will take you through the picturesque Normandy countryside.
What to see in Amiens?
The city's most famous landmark is the Notre-Dame Cathedral which is the largest in the world by interior volume. It's in Gothic style and oldest parts date back to the 13th century.
The magnificent Cirque Jules Verne is a building built in a 16-sided polygonal shape, housing many circus and theatrical events throughout the year. Verne's links with the city can also be seen at the house that he lived in and wrote "Around the World in 80 Days" and "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea."
In the village of Albert, around 30 km from Amiens, you’ll find the Musée Somme 1916. Amiens was at the heart of the Battle of the Somme in WWI and now there are many tours of the battlefields, with day trips for those staying in Paris also available.
Les Hortillonnages are spectacular gardens which can only be visited by boat. Take a guided tour aboard one of them and explore unusual plants and wildlife.
Our routes to France
Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings
With a journey time of just 2 hours, our Dover to Dunkirk ferry crossing gives you access to Belgium, France, the Netherlands and more. Enjoy dining and duty free shopping on board.
From
£89
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings
Hop aboard our most popular ferry crossing, Dover to Calais, and arrive in Calais in just 100 minutes. There are many ways to spend time onboard, from dining to duty free shopping.
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£89
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings
Arrive in Dieppe in 5 hours with our Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing. Enjoy our facilities while you sail, including restaurants and an onboard shop.
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£100
per car + 4 people, one way*
Rosslare - Dunkirk Ferry
Sail between Ireland and France with DFDS on our new Rosslare – Dunkirk overnight ferry. With shopping onboard, comfy cabins and all meals included you can reach your destination ready to explore.
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