Les Hortillonnages
Amiens, France
Floating market gardens, small islands transformed into gardens or allotments.
Places in Les Hortillonnages
- Riverside Somme bars Bars near the floating market gardens and river Somme, popular after boat trips.
Practical notes for Amiens
- Best time to visit
- March to May and September to November offer mild weather and moderate prices outside the peak tourist season.
- Getting around
- Amiens' old town, including Saint-Leu and the cathedral, is compact and walkable, with canal boat trips available through Les Hortillonnages.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- French. English is spoken in hotels and restaurants.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Amiens' Saint-Leu district continues taking on a new look after dark, with a fine selection of restaurants and lively bars a few steps from the University of Picardy Jules Verne, reflecting the city's blend of historic monuments and youthful university energy.
Other neighborhoods in Amiens
- Saint-Leu — A charming historic neighbourhood known for its picturesque canals, cobblestone streets, and colourful houses.
- Cathedral quarter — Home to the colossal 13th-century cathedral, one of Amiens' most iconic landmarks.
Read the full Amiens guide