Car Hire Amiens - Mini guide to Amiens

Amiens

Set in northern France, just 75 miles (120kms) from Paris, the charming city of Amiens draws visitors with its WWI history and cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece now protected as a World Heritage site.

The capital city of the Somme and Picarde regions of France, Amiens is known for its architecture and history which dates back to Roman times. During WWI Amiens was the site of the Battle of Amiens, significant as one of the opening phase of the Hundred Days Offensive. The city was also affected by WWII, having been occupied by the Nazis and later freed through Operation Jericho.

The highlight of Amiens is its stunning cathedral, which ranks as the tallest 13th century Gothic church of its kind in France. Protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, the original church was destroyed by a fire however reconstruction was complete by 1247. The façade perhaps gets the most attention for its detailed sculptures.

Other visitor attractions include the Hortillonnages, gardens along the Somme River which rest on small islands amid the marshlands. Fans of author Sebastian Faulks will enjoy identifying scenes from his bestselling wartime novel Birdsong, set in Amiens.

As the city is compact, getting around is straightforward. Public transportation is made up of local buses, which can be inconvenient for tourists to use due to restricted schedules. The best option is to hire a car, with parking options available in Amiens. We offer inexpensive car hire from Amiens which can be conveniently booked online.

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