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Discover Amiens in a different way... Would you like to enjoy an original experience or be surprised by an unusual place? We've got just what you're looking for - it's up to you to find what suits you best!

Sail along the water during a bucolic stroll...

Bateau-restaurant Bienvenue PicardieBateau-restaurant Bienvenue Picardie - Bienvenue Picardie

Come aboard the cruise boat Le Picardie and enjoy a change of scenery!  

Moored at the Port d'Amont, between the Saint-Leu district and the cathedral, this cruise barge will take you on a trip of around 1h15 to discover the Hortillonnages and the ponds of the Pays de Somme.

Cast off and enjoy this moment of pure tranquillity!

8.00 incl. VAT / person
(for a minimum of 30 people)

Duration: 1h15 

Departure at 10am or 3.30pm (please arrive at the pier 15 minutes before departure).
This programme is available from 15 April to 15 October, subject to availability. (Annual closure from 1st to 15th August)

 

"Chés Cabotans d'Amiens" puppet theatre

Chés CabotansChés Cabotans - © Yvonne Rieschke

Chés Cabotans d'Amiens is a Picardy rod and string puppet theatre company that carries on the tradition of ‘cabotan’ puppets.

Located between the cathedral and the Saint-Leu district, next to the Maison du théâtre, the Théâtre de Chés Cabotans d'Amiens is now an integral part of Picardy's heritage.

If you want to immerse yourself in this tradition, and meet up with Lafleur and Sandrine, the two main heroes who have become celebrities, we have 3 options to choose from!

So why not push open the door of this little theatre, a jewel in the crown of Amiens' heritage!

 

3 options to choose from

  • "From workshop to stage"

Guided tour of the exhibition on the history of the ‘Chés Cabotans’ troupe and the theatre, followed by a visit to the sculptor's workshop and a demonstration of how to handle rod and string puppets on stage, with a presentation, in Picardy and in song, of the main traditional characters. Maximum 20 people. Duration: 1h30
Price: €7.15 per person

  • "L'Atelier de Lafleur"

An introduction to handling rod and string puppets, accompanied by the puppeteers. Maximum 20 people. Duration: 1h30 to 2h00, depending on the size of the group.
Price: Fixed price €250.00

  • "Traditional buffoonery"

A puppet show to choose from: ‘Blaise Antiquaire’ (to discover the Picardy language) or ‘L'Attaque d'Apoplexie’ (for audiences more familiar with the Picardy language).
Duration: 1h00
Price: €6 per person (groups of 50 or more) / €300 package (groups of less than 50)

Option

"Stage side" + €3 per person
After the show, discover the different puppets in the Théâtre de Chés Cabotans d'Amiens collection, observe the puppets up close to understand how they work, or talk to the actor-puppeteers. Duration: 20 to 30 minutes (This option cannot be sold on its own)

From bastion to amphitheatre ...

La CitadelleLa Citadelle - Claire Lefort

While Jean Evrard de Bar-le-Duc set out to make it impregnable, Renzo Piano took up the challenge of integrating the Citadelle into the city.

With your tour guide, learn the basics of military architecture and the organisation of daily life in the fortress, and discover its new role as a public park and university.

The architectural challenges of the citadel will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Duration: 1h00 walking (outdoor tour only)

Price: €140 - 30 people maximum / guide
Sunday/public holiday supplement: + €40/guide    

Amiens at full gallop!

L'Hippodrome d'AmiensHippodrome d'Amiens - Hippodrome d'Amiens

 

A great idea for a group outing!

Whether you're a connoisseur or a novice, come and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the Amiens racecourse!
Accompanied by your guide and a professional from the world of horseracing, discover the Amiens racecourse through its history, its major events, the secrets behind the scenes and watch the show for the duration of a race.

The Amiens racecourse and the world of racing will no longer hold any secrets for you!

Price: €140 - maximum 30 people / guide
Entrance fee: €4 / person
Sunday/public holiday supplement: + €40 / guide
(from 15 people)

Duration: 1h30 to 2h00

Dates of horse races, please contact us.
Guided tours are also available outside the horseracing calendar.

Option

  • Personalised game vouchers (€2 each).

  • Possibility of watching the race in the following car (€3 per seat).

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