Amiens

The top attractions in Amiens include the Amiens Cathedral, the Jules Verne House, the Hortillonnages Floating Gardens, and the Picardy Museum.

You can take a train from Paris to Amiens, which takes about an hour and a half. There are also buses that run between the two cities.

The best time to visit Amiens is in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists. The summer months can be quite crowded and hot.

Some typical dishes in Amiens include ficelle picarde, a type of crepe filled with ham, mushrooms, and cream; tarte au maroilles, a cheese tart; and macarons d'Amiens, almond-flavored cookies.

Some good day trips from Amiens include visiting the town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, the Château de Chantilly, and the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux.