Amiens, the capital of Picardy, labelled city of Art and History, is famous for its Gothic Cathedral, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO. Many other treasures are to be admirated here : Belfry, museums, Jules Verne's house, old district bathed by the Somme, traditional puppets, wonderful site of the Hortillonnages, ideal for a romantic trip . A green and blue city who invites you to discover all its lures. Come to Amiens. Use the Amiens low cost PASS'ion package to discover the city and its surrounding area at your own pace.

Most people come to Amiens to visit the largest cathedral in France - Cathedrale de Notre Dame.  A gigantic Gothic structure, it was built from the profits of woad (a plant prized for its blue dye) to house the head of John the Baptist.  It remains today a focal point for pilgrims who come admire the statues and detailed reliefs. 

Other reasons for coming to Amiens include the picturesque medieval quarter, St-Leu with its canalside cottages, waterside restaurants and bars.  It's here you'll find Amien's student population which gives the town a certain buzz.