Special school's programme
Man and Animal: from mammoth to elephant
NEW: A fascinating journey in search of animals from prehistoric times to the present day. See how the different species have developed as a result of contact with man.
Local history Muches and Cabotans
In the 3rd century, man made “muches”, hiding places to provide protection from Barbarian invasion.
“Chés cabotans”: string puppets with legs. They are found in Amiens from the 17th century.
Famous characters: A game in the footsteps of Jules Verne
Before following the footsteps of the famous writer, start your day with the city’s most important building...
Environment: Nature in the city
The originality of the zoological park is that two rivers, the Basse and the Haute Selle, make it into an island.
A visit of the Hortillonnages floating gardens is not to be missed.
These sites heighten children’s’ awareness of the environment in a fun way thanks to a little trail through the city's islands.
History and pre-history: A walk through time
Acheulean, which is a mythical word here, is the main and oldest paleontological facies of Europe, and it was on the terrace of Saint-Acheul that a number of bifacial tools were found that can today be seen in the Musée de Picardie.
“Raconte-moi Amiens” (Tell me about Amiens), Town of Artistic and Historical Interest
The Department of Heritage and Historical Monuments of Amiens Métropole, Amiens, Town of Artistic and Historical Interest, organises heritage workshops and discovery visits.
Jardin Archéologique de Saint-Acheul (archaeological garden)
Jardin Archéologique de Saint-Acheul (archaeological garden)
Before you visit the town and its monuments, learn how the Somme Valley has gradually been formed since the Palaeontological Age.
The farm of Sucrine and Féculine (natural activity)
Dominique and Alain Dereumaux welcome you in their educational discovery farm. They will introduce you to farming and tell you all about beetroots and potatoes.
They will show you their different colours, from seed to your plate, and will teach you about sustainable farming and suburban farming.
Pollus, the miniature mule, will welcome you with his friends, the ponies.
The Hortillonnages farm (natural activity)
Marie-Hélène and Bernard Parmentier welcome you to their plot of land in the hortillonages and show you how vegetables are grown.
On the agenda: seeds, plantations, harvesting and how to care for plants.