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Amiens is a city in northern France on the river Somme. The city’s history goes back to Samarobriva, which was a settlement of the Gallic Ambiani tribe. The Romans later conquered the area and named the city Ambianum after the original tribe. From the 4th century, the city became part of the Frankish Empire, and in the 8th century, Amiens was attacked several times by Normans. In the 12th century, the city became part of what was then France. In 1597, Amiens was besieged by Spanish troops for six months, before Henry IV regained control of the city, which eventually developed a significant textile industry with velor as a well-known commodity. During the industrial revolution of the 19th century, Amiens’ old city walls were torn down, and the city grew during this time. In the world wars of the 20th century, Amiens suffered a lot of destruction both times.
Today you can visit the center of Amiens, where there is a good atmosphere and many sights. You can start at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, where the city’s town hall from the 1700s and 1800s is located. Close to this you can see the famous tower, Beffroi d’Amiens, which was built 1406-1410. The 52-meter-high tower had several functions and was used as a watchtower. Together with other similar towers in France and Belgium, the tower in Amiens is included in UNESCO’s list of world cultural heritage. In the city, you can also visit the Maison de Jules Verne, which is the house where the world-famous author lived in the years 1882-1900, which was most of the 34 years Verne lived in Amiens.
In the old town, Amiens’ cathedral stands as the city’s most famous and significant building. The cathedral was largely built from 1220 to about 1270, and thus its architectural style is very harmonious and represents the High Gothic. The church was purposely built as one of France’s largest churches with a great and bright interior. Amiens Cathedral is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and you can particularly note the many sculptural decorations, the rose window, impressive entrance portals, the choir, the altar and the floor labyrinth, which measures 240 meters in its corridors. Similar labyrinths are known from other large cathedrals such as in Reims and Chartres.
You can also take a walk in the Saint Leu quarter, where narrow streets and small houses line the city’s canals. The intimate area is a fine contrast to Amiens’ nearby center and large buildings. A little to the east of this you can visit the Maison des Hortillonnages, which gives access to exceptional sailing in Amiens’ large area with almost floating gardens. The gardens are located on the northern bank of the Somme, and vegetables were traditionally grown here for markets in the city. You can also walk north-west from Saint Leu, where you arrive at Amiens’ old citadel, which was constructed in the early 17th century as a five-tiered fortification. The Cimetière de la Madeleine cemetery is also located in this part of the city, and in the cemetery, you can see Jules Verne’s grave.
Beauvais is a city in northern France, located on the river Le Thérain. The city’s history goes back to the time as the capital of Belgian tribes and to the Roman Caesaromagus. In the 8th century, Beauvais was established as a county, and in 1013 the county passed to the city’s bishops. Throughout the 1300s and 1400s, Beauvais was besieged and attacked by the English several times.
Later, Beauvais became a place of education, and in 1664 a royal tapestry factory was established in the town and works from here became famous throughout Europe. In the 1900s, there was fighting in and around Beauvais in both world wars, with the town being significantly damaged both times.
Rouen is a city in northern France. It was founded by Gauls, who called the city Ratumacos. In the Roman Empire, the city was called Rotomagus, and it was one of the most important cities in the Gallic area. The Romans built, among other things an amphitheater and bathing facilities here. A few centuries later, Normans came to the area, and from 912 Rouen was the capital of the Duchy of Normandy. In 1204 the French king conquered the region and Rouen became part of France.
Six years later, the town’s castle was built, and textile production grew. During the Hundred Years’ War, England conquered Rouen and large parts of France, and during the war Joan of Arc was executed in Rouen in 1431. The city became French again, and over the centuries the city and population grew. Many new institutions were established in the 19th century, when the population exceeded 100,000. During the Second World War, large parts of Rouen were destroyed, and therefore the city was rebuilt in the post-war period.
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Overview of Amiens
Amiens is a city in northern France on the river Somme. The city’s history goes back to Samarobriva, which was a settlement of the Gallic Ambiani tribe. The Romans later conquered the area and named the city Ambianum after the original tribe. From the 4th century, the city became part of the Frankish Empire, and in the 8th century, Amiens was attacked several times by Normans. In the 12th century, the city became part of what was then France. In 1597, Amiens was besieged by Spanish troops for six months, before Henry IV regained control of the city, which eventually developed a significant textile industry with velor as a well-known commodity. During the industrial revolution of the 19th century, Amiens’ old city walls were torn down, and the city grew during this time. In the world wars of the 20th century, Amiens suffered a lot of destruction both times.
Today you can visit the center of Amiens, where there is a good atmosphere and many sights. You can start at the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, where the city’s town hall from the 1700s and 1800s is located. Close to this you can see the famous tower, Beffroi d’Amiens, which was built 1406-1410. The 52-meter-high tower had several functions and was used as a watchtower. Together with other similar towers in France and Belgium, the tower in Amiens is included in UNESCO’s list of world cultural heritage. In the city, you can also visit the Maison de Jules Verne, which is the house where the world-famous author lived in the years 1882-1900, which was most of the 34 years Verne lived in Amiens.
In the old town, Amiens’ cathedral stands as the city’s most famous and significant building. The cathedral was largely built from 1220 to about 1270, and thus its architectural style is very harmonious and represents the High Gothic. The church was purposely built as one of France’s largest churches with a great and bright interior. Amiens Cathedral is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and you can particularly note the many sculptural decorations, the rose window, impressive entrance portals, the choir, the altar and the floor labyrinth, which measures 240 meters in its corridors. Similar labyrinths are known from other large cathedrals such as in Reims and Chartres.
About the Amiens travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
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The Amiens travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the French city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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