Amiens, on the footsteps of Jules Verne

Jules Verne in Amiens, but wasn’t’he from Nantes?

Of course he was, but he spent the second part of his life here, in Amiens after he married a woman from here in 1857! As your drop by, don’t forget to immerse yourself into the writer’s visionary world. You will discover the harmonious city whose charm inspired him for a number of his “Extraordinary Voyages”… The climax may well be the “House with the Tower”, fully restored in 2005, where he lived for 18 years.

Your accommodation:

You’ll be welcomed, at the very heart of the city, in a pleasant and comfortable 2* hotel - the Express by Holiday Inn** Hotel - an ideal starting point for a walk. Perfectly fitted out rooms all have private bathrooms, satellite TV, hairdryiers and wifi connection. Once you get into your room, you’ll be able to sip a nice cup of tea (or coffee). The Continental breakfast will be a buffet in the dining room. You will appreciate this attractive modern hotel way in the city.

Your programme:

From your hotel by the railway station, you can walk to the Vernes’ place, 2, rue Charles-Dubois –a path the writer walked along so often when he went visited his publisher in Paris. Now you can discover the 19th century city at your own pace: the boulevards, the circus, the public library…

Need for a pause? Drop by the Marrot’ Street café for a glass of champagne in an Arts and Crafts atmosphere.
If you feel like knowing a lot more about the city, just follow a guide lecturer through Amiens’ old quarters:
Strolling from the Cathedral to the City Hall, and alongside the River Somme. When you leave, you’ll know (almost) everyting about Amiens.

Catering:

Duck pie, “ficelle picarde” (stuffed crêpe), leek pie: you can’t stay here without tasting the many specialities the local restaurateurs will propose you.

Worth seeing:

in the city centre, the famous “Hortillonnages” –floating gardens– from a boat (during the season), the colourful picturesque district of Saint-Leu and the Stained Glass gallery.

Worth bringing home:

No doubt you’ll find some delicacy in the market by the Belfry, on the street market by the river on Saturday morning, or at the local specialities dealers’: (chocolate “tuiles”, macaroons…)

This package includes :

* 1 night B&B in the Express by Holiday Inn** Hotel - two-stars hotel*
* 1 visit of the House from Jules Verne
* 1 book "Voyage dans la Maison à la Tour" from R. Hautière et D. François
* 1 guided tour from Amiens
* visitor's tax
* and a few bubbles at the café Marott' street.

It doesn't include :

Meals, beverage (except a glass of Champagne at the Marrott street), and policy.

This 2 days / 1 night programme is available every weekend, all year round.
Fee per person in double room: € 64.
Fee per person in single room: € 102.

For all bookings, contact us or pre-book hereunder, you will receive an answer within the day.

Pre-book

The package can be book on a 3 days / 2 nights basis from 118 per person*

(*) Package for 1 person in a double bedroom based on August 2008 rates. This offer is only for individuals. It does not apply to groups of 10 or more or to congress members or delegates during conferences or trade shows.
Release product : AU.080.95.002.