Introducing Amiens
The presence of one of France’s most awe-inspiring Gothic cathedrals is reason enough to head to Amiens, the comfy if reserved former capital of Picardy, whose 25,000 students give the place a young, lively feel. The clean-lined city centre, rebuilt after the war, has aged remarkably well. Amiens is an excellent base for visits to the Battle of the Somme memorials.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: Day Trips in Northern France
by arizona 05 August 2011
Another vote for /Amiens, though no little village. And I was pleasantly surprised by Calais. Oostende but quite different. The road…
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Re: Day Trips in Northern France
by wilco3 05 August 2011
Hallo imbzy, Just more then a month ago I did a day-trip to Amiens and drove along the Somme to the coast. The cathedral of Amiens is…
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RE: Night Train From Interlaken to Amiens
by Man_in_Seat_61 21 June 2011
Go to www.tgv-europe.com, and select 'Afghanistan' as your country (actually, Canada or Great Britain also work). Read any pop-up boxes…
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