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Tours of Amiens

 

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Famous districts and monuments, sometimes forgotten sculptures or houses: retrace the history of Amiens by wandering through its streets. A wide programme of visits all throughout the year.

 

 

Amiens quartier St Leu quai Belu
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Amiens quartier St Leu quai Belu

Guided tour of “Old Amiens”

Discover the old districts of Amiens with a guide. From Notre-Dame to the City Hall, via the Saint-Leu district, you will discover all the facets of a city with a prestigious past.
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The City Hall can be visited by everyone
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The City Hall can be visited by everyone

The City Hall can be visited by everyone :

Whether you are directly concerned by a handicap or simply attentive to the issue of comfort, the City Hall's architectural riches must naturally be accessible to everyone who wants to appreciate them. A trained guide and sign-language translator present the communal house and its history in detail, according to the different types of audience.
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From the Belfry to the City Hall
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From the Belfry to the City Hall

The Belfry :

By visiting the belfry from top to bottom, you dive in the life of the town since the Middle Ages.. It was only a hundred steps you reach the terrace where you'll have a unique perspective on the city and the chime of 30 bells.
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The Jules Verne Circus
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The Jules Verne Circus

The Jules Verne Circus :

Superbly restored in a period circus top adapted to the demands of today’s shows, the Circus invites you to have a look round. Discover the metallic structure put up by the architect Emile Ricquier and the contemporary work of art by the painter Ernst Caramelle. A surprising association that is worth the detour.
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Picnics in Saint-Acheul
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Picnics in Saint-Acheul

In the footsteps of the Man of Saint-Acheul:

The Saint-Acheul Archaeological Garden invites you to take a picnic in its two hectares of greenery and to discover this world-famous prehistoric site. Free entertainment on site. With the team of the Saint-Acheul Archaeological Garden, discover how fires were started in prehistoric times, learn to throw an assegai or the techniques of cutting flint. Then a guide certified by the French Ministry for Culture will be on hand to reveal the secrets of the Saint-Acheul site and the daily life of the people who lived there 450,000 years ago.
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The Saint-Leu boats
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The Saint-Leu boats

The Saint-Leu boats :

At the foot of the cathedral, enjoy the charms of a boat trip! Your boatman will take you the heart of the Saint-Leu district. From the canals, discover the architecture, life and colours of this picturesque district. A unique trip with exceptional view points and a great opportunity to relax.
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Les calèches de Samarobriva

Guided tour in a carriage drawn by 2 or 3 horses. Two 30-minute routes, leaving from the cathedral forecourt: “the Saint-Leu district and the town centre” and “In the footsteps of Jules Verne”.
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