Guided outings in Amiens, by boat & on foot

Things to see in Amiens Musée de Picardie 48 rue de la République Fine arts and archaeology museum in a nineteenth-century palace, renovated in 2020. Instagram

Things to see in Amiens Cirque Jules Verne Place Longueville Permanent circus building from 1889, a national centre for circus and street arts. Visit the website

Things to see in Amiens Théâtre Chés Cabotans d’Amiens 31 rue Édouard David Rod-puppet theatre in Picard, the local dialect, in the Saint-Leu quarter. Visit the website

Things to see in Amiens Cimetière de la Madeleine 480 rue Saint-Maurice Nineteenth-century landscaped cemetery (18 ha) where Jules Verne is buried. Free entry.

Things to see in Amiens Maison de Jules Verne 2 rue Charles Dubois House-museum of the writer, who lived here from 1882 to 1900. Instagram

Things to see in Amiens Citadelle d’Amiens Rue des Français Libres Seventeenth-century bastioned citadel, turned into a university campus by Renzo Piano.

Things to see in Amiens Tour Perret Place Alphonse-Fiquet Reinforced-concrete skyscraper by Auguste Perret (1952, 104 m). Not open to visitors.

Things to see in Amiens Statue « Marie-sans-chemise » Place au Fil Bronze by Albert Roze beneath the Dewailly clock, a much-loved Amiens figure. Free access.

Culture & shows La Lune des Pirates 17 quai Bélu Concert venue on the banks of the Somme, in a former banana warehouse. Visit the website

Culture & shows Ciné Saint-Leu 33 rue Vanmarcke Independent arthouse cinema, part of the Europa Cinemas network. Visit the website

Culture & shows Comédie de Picardie 62 rue des Jacobins Amiens theatre for new productions. Visit the website

Culture & shows Maison du Théâtre 8-10 rue des Majots Artist residencies and performances; box office on rue Saint-Leu. Instagram

Culture & shows Maison de la Culture d’Amiens 2 place Léon-Gontier National stage: theatre, music, dance, circus and arthouse cinema. Visit the website

Festivals & events Minuit avant la Nuit Parc Saint-Pierre & hortillonnages Eco-friendly open-air festival of current music (June). Visit the website

Festivals & events Les Tentaculaires Centre-ville Free street arts led by the Cirque Jules Verne (early July). Visit the website

Festivals & events Festival International de Jardins Hortillonnages Contemporary art and temporary gardens, on foot or by boat (late May to mid-October). Visit the website

Festivals & events Rendez-vous de la BD d’Amiens Halle Freyssinet Free comics festival, every June since 1996. Visit the website

Festivals & events Marché sur l'eau Place Parmentier, Saint-Leu Every Saturday, market gardeners from the Hortillonnages and local producers sell fruit, vegetables, bread, jams, cheese and honey on the banks of the Somme. Visit the website

For a drink or a break L’Île aux Fruits Île Saint-Aragone Organic urban farm in the Hortillonnages; market and bistro on Thursday evenings. Visit the website

For a drink or a break Green Corner 43 quai Bélu Bar, brunch and café on the banks of the Somme, with local produce.

For a drink or a break L’Atelier 47 quai Saint-Maurice An old-style bistro, home-made traditional French cooking.

For a drink or a break Café Pinson 4 place au Fil Café-bar near the cathedral, local beers and sharing boards. Visit the website

For a drink or a break Le Café Rue Flatters Snack bar with a retro counter and a fine selection of rums. Instagram

For a drink or a break Café Côté Jardin 2 place Léon-Gontier Bright café-restaurant of the Maison de la Culture, simple local cooking. Visit the website

For a drink or a break La Filature 200 rue Maberly Brewpub in a former factory: microbrewery, bar, restaurant and concerts. Visit the website

Eating well La Source 10 rue des Orfèvres Bistro serving home-made French cooking, near the cathedral.

Eating well Les Petits Bonheurs 30 place René-Goblet Town-centre bar and brasserie with a terrace.

Eating well Le Quai 15 quai Bélu Saint-Leu restaurant on the banks of the Somme. Visit the website

Eating well Hyacinthe 11 rue Dusevel Eco-friendly bistronomy in the heart of Amiens. Visit the website

Eating well L’Instinct 44 rue Jean-Catelas Fine dining from two chefs, with short supply chains. Visit the website

Eating well Les Orfèvres 14 rue des Orfèvres Gourmet restaurant near the cathedral. Visit the website

Eating well L’Ail des Ours 11 rue Sire-Firmin-Leroux Bistronomy, a single market menu. Visit the website

Eating well Yolanda 15 rue Léon-Blum Restaurant and brunch served all day, generous cooking. Visit the website

Eating well Le Colibri 79 rue des Jacobins Tea room and brunch, local and organic produce. Visit the website

Eating well Berlin & Durum kebab Quai Bélu, Saint-Leu Kebabs and durum to take away on the banks of the Somme, quai Bélu in Saint-Leu.

Shops & craftspeople L’Atelier Amiénois 15 rue Flatters Shop and workshop of local craftspeople, with creative workshops. Instagram

Shops & craftspeople La Petite Boutique de Saint-Leu 5 bis rue des Granges Local crafts and second-hand finds, in Saint-Leu.

Shops & craftspeople Librairie du Labyrinthe 37 rue du Hocquet Independent bookshop in Saint-Leu, since 1988. Visit the website

Tattoo & piercing Pink Studio Galerie des Jacobins, 12 rue du Chapeau de Violettes Tattoo studio in the Galerie des Jacobins: several tattoo artists and custom designs, in a pink setting. Visit the website

Tattoo & piercing La Marque du Diable 71 boulevard d'Alsace-Lorraine Tattoo studio in the heart of Amiens, on boulevard d’Alsace-Lorraine. Visit the website

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Parc du Marquenterre Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont Bird reserve (~200 ha) on the migratory birds’ flyway. Visit the website

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Saint-Valery-sur-Somme Baie de Somme Medieval seaside town, facing Le Crotoy.

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Cayeux-sur-Mer Baie de Somme Resort of blue pebbles and the longest boardwalk in Europe.

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Ault & Bois de Cise Ault Clifftop village where the Alabaster Coast begins, with its wooded valley.

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme Le Crotoy · Saint-Valery · Cayeux Historic little steam train, through marshes and villages. Visit the website

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Parc de Samara La Chaussée-Tirancourt Open-air archaeological park (30 ha), from prehistory to Gallo-Roman times. Visit the website

Further afield in the Baie de Somme Cité souterraine de Naours Naours Underground city and park. In 2026, only the outdoor park is open (underground closed). Visit the website

Where to stay in the Hortillonnages Au-delà des Saules Chemin de Halage, Rivery “1900 holiday” chalets on 3 ha, with bed linen, bikes and a boat. Visit the website

Where to stay in the Hortillonnages Comme une Parenthèse Hortillonnages Three four-star stays by the water, five minutes from the cathedral. Visit the website