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Amiens
Also known as Amians
Amiens (English: or ; ; , or ) is a city and commune in northern France, located north of Paris and 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.
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Amiens is a city in northern France with about 136,000 residents, known as the capital of the Somme department and home to France's largest Gothic cathedral. The city is notable for its significant university hospital, its connection to author Jules Verne who lived there for over three decades, and as the birthplace of current French president Emmanuel Macron.
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Place details
- Locality
- Amiens
- Region
- Hauts-de-France
- Country
- France
- Population
- 143,086
- Timezone
Travel guide
Get in
north of Paris. On the intersection of the A16 Abbeville - Beauvais and the A29 Rouen - Saint-Quentin (Aisne) and Reims. Providing direct access from the port of Le Havre and Calais, and an indirect but closer route from Dieppe.
Get around
thumb|Community bicycle system in Amiens There are many signs (direction, tourism, car parks). However, the city center is pedestrianized, it is advised to park a little farther, or in the numerous underground parking lots of the city center.
Amiens has a decent bus system (€1.40 for a ticket which is valid one hour) and a community bicycle system but bicycles are not in useful areas.
See
thumbnail|Amiens Cathedral 600px|thumb|Hortillonnages d'Amiens
Do
Football: Amiens SC were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in Championnat National 3, the third tier. Their Stade de la Licorne (capacity 12,100) is 3 km west of city centre.
Buy
There are a couple of tourist gift shops on the south side of the Place Notre Dame. The main shopping area is around Rue des Trois Cailloux. Macarons d'Amiens, small, round-shaped biscuit-type macaroons made from almond paste, fruit and honey.
Eat
Quai Belu on the north bank of the Somme has a good selection of restaurants, and some pleasant street seating. Quality food as catering for the locals but there is enough tourist trade that most have English menus available.
Drink
The area between the cathedral and the river Somme around Rue des Bondés is a popular area for drinking with indoor and outside seating. There are also a few possibilities around the Place Gambetta and near the rail station.
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Albert and the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme Saint-Quentin (Aisne) Abbeville Rouen Beauvais
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Article
102 sectionsContents
- History
- Geography
- Location
- Geography and relief
- Hydrography: Somme and canal, Avre and Selle
- Climate
- Transport
- Rail
- Roads
- Parking
- Public transport
- Cycle networks
- Railways
- Air transport
- Waterways
- Urbanism
- Urban morphology
- Saint-Leu neighborhood
- Saint-Maurice neighborhood
- Henriville neighborhood
- <span class="anchor" id="Saint-Acheul quarter"></span>Saint-Acheul neighborhood
- Other neighborhoods
- Housing
- Development projects
- Toponymy
- Politics and administration
- Municipal administration
- The cantons
- Deputies
- List of mayors
- Judicial and administrative authorities
- Twin towns – sister cities
- Population and society
- Demography
- Demographic evolution
- Age structure
- Education
- Primary and secondary education
- Higher education
- Health
- Sport
- Media
- Newspapers and news magazines
- Audiovisual
- Television channels
- FM radio stations
- Digital terrestrial radio stations
- Telecommunications
- Houses of worship
- Buddhist
- Catholic
- Jewish
- Mormon
- Muslim
- Protestant
- Economy
- Income of the population and taxation
- Employment
- Businesses and shops
- Culture, tourism and heritage
- Places and monuments
- Notre-Dame d'Amiens
- Belfry
- Cirque Jules-Verne
- The house of Jules-Verne
- Tour Perret
- The Church of Saint-Leu
- Other notable buildings or monuments
- Architecture from antiquity
- Architecture from the Middle Ages
- Architecture from the Renaissance
- Architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries
- Architecture from the 19th century
- Architecture from the 20th century
- Architecture from the 21st century
- Environmental heritage
- The ''hortillonages''
- Amiens Metropolitan Zoo
- The main parks and gardens
- Cultural heritage
- Museums
- Concert halls
- Theaters
- Cultural Centers
- Libraries
- Cinemas
- Cultural events and festivals
- Music
- Literature
- Cinema
- Comics
- Regional culture
- Gastronomic specialities
- Notable people
- Sportspeople
- Linked to the city
- Heraldry, logo and motto
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Amiens (English: or ; ; , or ) is a city and commune in northern France, located north of Paris and 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.
The town was fought over during both World Wars, suffering significant damage, and was repeatedly occupied by both sides. The 1918 Battle of Amiens was the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive which directly led to the Armistice with Germany. The Royal Air Force heavily bombed the town during the Second World War. In the aftermath, the city was rebuilt according to Pierre Dufau's plans with wider streets to ease traffic congestion. These newer structures were primarily built of brick, concrete and white stone with slate roofs. The architect Auguste Perret designed the Gare d'Amiens train station and nearby Tour Perret.
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