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The capital of the Picardy region, Amiens was almost totally devastated during WWI & II and is now essentially a modern town. It contains historic sites worth viewing during your French School Trip. A gigantic Gothic cathdedral, the Cathedrale de Notre Dame, is the largest in France and has now been classed as a World Heritage Site for its history & architectural significance.

Visiting Amiens on your French School Trip, we take your group on a walking tour of the city, taking in all the main sights, firstly, the majestic Cathedral, and also the house where Jules Verne, the famous writer wrote much of his most loved works. Then it's on to the picturesque Medieval area of town, the Quartier St Leu, with it's canalside cottages, waterside restaurants & bustling shops. Here you can experience Amiens' reputation for gastronomy and treat yourself to the local specialities of chocolate, pancakes and macaroons.

Amiens Related L inks

Amiens Town - Official Website

Amiens Tourism - Official Website

Maison de Jules Verne

Information about Cathedrale de Notre Dame

 

 


 

Study Tour to Cathedrale de Notre Dame, Amiens

School Trip to Quartier St Leu, Amiens

Highlight of French Study Tour, Cathedrale de Notre Dame

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