Amiens
France · Hauts-de-FranceFR
Capital of Somme, France
Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, located 120 km (75 mi) north of Paris and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Lille. With 136,449 inhabitants (2023), it is the capital of the Somme department in the region of Hauts-de-France. A central landmark of the city is Amiens Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in France. Amiens also has one of the largest university hospitals in France, with a capacity of 1,200 beds. The author Jules Verne lived in Amiens from 1871 until his death in 1905, and served on the city council for 15 years. Amiens is the birthplace of French president Emmanuel Macron.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 136,449
- Coordinates
- 49.900, 2.300
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 50 m
Overview of Amiens
Travellers heading to Hauts-de-France, France will find Amiens, a compact city. About 136,449 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture, nature and family. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Amiens
Culture in Amiens
(6)Looking for culture? Amiens has Cathedrals, Churches, Monuments, Mosques and Religious Sites. The full list runs to 6 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Amiens.
Nature in Amiens
(2)The nature shortlist for Amiens: Countryside and Valleys. All of it is drawn from Amiens's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Amiens
(1)Family in Amiens covers Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Amiens.
Getting there & around
Reach Amiens by regional transport from the nearest hub in Hauts-de-France; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Amiens that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amiens known for?
- Amiens, in Hauts-de-France, France, is best known for culture, nature and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 136,449 residents.
- What can you do in Amiens?
- Recorded activities in Amiens include Cathedrals, Churches, Monuments, Mosques and Religious Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Amiens located?
- Amiens is located in Hauts-de-France, France. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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