AMIENS
CATHEDRALE
This immense stone ship of a building is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The harmony of its proportions,the purity of its lines, and its abundant statuary forming a lace curtain of stone, make this one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic art.It is also the largest Gothic edifice ever built.As a matter of fact, Notre-Dame de Paris could fit inside it twice over !
For guided Tours contact:
Office du Tourisme Amiens Metropole
Place Notre-Dame
BP11018
Tel: +33 (0)3 22 71 60 50
THE HORTILLONAGES
“Floating Gardens”
The Hortillonages form a patchwork of 300 hectares (1.6 square miles) of market and floral gardens in the heart of Amiens. This idyllic place is the result of men's work who shaped these fertile islands on land recovered from the marshes and recovered from the marshes.
You can visit them in special boats known as “barques à cornet”
GUIDED TOURS BY BOAT:
54 Bd de Beauville
80 000 Amiens
Tel: + 33 (0) 3 22 92 12 18
ST LEU
“Amiens Old District”
This is the historic heart of the city and also Amiens night life district.Situated at the foot of the Cathedral, you will find bars, restaurants for every taste, antique shops,booksellers, crafts...
ARRAS
GRAND PLACES
The city of Arras has two beautiful jewels: the "Grand-Place”. In Flemish style, this huge square with an area of more than one hectare, was already in the eleventh century the place whereon stood the grain market, but also where the tournaments were held.
PARIS
It only takes an hour to get there by car but you can also go by train from Albert in an hour and a half and you can leave your car at the station.
LILLE
EURALILLE SHOPPING CENTRE
Situated just off the Eurostar Station le“Centre Commercial Euralille” is the place to go for some serious shopping therapy!...Discover the main French and International brands of menswear and women's fashion. ..and if you still have some spare time, do visit the Old Quarter or “Vieux Lille” and try the local beer !