Amiens, Heritage and Tradition
Whether you are on foot or by bike, Amiens is appealing,captivating city to get away from it all. This authentic city has retained all of its traditions and nurtures its past.
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Amiens has been listed three times as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, twice for Amiens Cathedral in 1981 and again in 1998 for the Way of Saint James of Compostela, and for the Belfry. Amiens is renowned for the quality of this heritage which has a huge symbolic value. There is no doubt that you will be impressed by these magnificent gems.
Cathédrale Notre Dame d'Amiens - Bruno MaltorTruly splendid!
NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL, AMIENS
Built over sixty or so years (1220-1288), the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens presents a remarkable stylistic unity.
The harmony of its proportions, the purity of its lines, its generous statuary and genuine stone lacework all go to make it one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic art ever built.
With its double inscription in the World Heritage list of UNESCO, Notre-Dame Cathedral is highly impressive!
In this incredible building, embark upon a timeless tour, enlightened by the knowledge of your guide.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Option of a guided visit of the cathedral, focusing on your choice of 3 themes:
- Construction techniques and materials
- Sculpture
- Polychromic decoration
Duration: 1 hour
Price: €140 - maximum of 30 people per guide
Additional fee Sundays/Bank Holidays: + €40 per guide
Le Beffroi - Samuel CramponSuggested for small groups
THE BELFRY
The Belfry of Amiens was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2005 alongside 23 belfries in the regions of Nord-Pas de Calais and Picardie. It dates from Medieval times and is located in the Place au Fil. It is a symbol of Amiens’ independence from feudal power. It was the first Town Hall, but is known in particular for its role as a prison. After you have climbed around one hundred steps up to the terrace, you will be rewarded by breathtaking view of the city and the 18th Century clock tower. Catch your breath and enjoy!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Price: €110 - maximum of 18 people per guide
+ 1€ per person Belfry entrance
Additional fee Sundays/Bank Holidays: + €40 per guide
musée picardie - OTAMa.defrancquevilleTHE CATHEDRAL AND THE MEDIEVAL COLLECTIONS
AT THE MUSEUM OF PICARDY
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Amiens and discover, along with your guide, the medieval collections of the Museum of Picardy, including special exhibits to celebrate 800 years of the building.
Duration: 2.5 hours on foot
Price: €190 - maximum of 20 people per guide
Additional fee Sundays/Bank Holidays: + €40 per guide
ART DECO IN AMIENS
Façade Art déco - © Samuel CramponFollow in the footsteps of some of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in Amiens! Discover the characteristic details of the period: rose motifs, mosaics, spiral ironwork, etc.
It was after the 1st World War that the Art Deco movement flourished, recognisable by its geometric lines and floral and plant motifs.
Your guide will take you on a tour of the buildings that are emblematic of this architectural and decorative style, characteristic of the mid-1920s.
So, are you ready for a trip back in time?
Duration: 1h30 (on foot)
Price: €140 - maximum 30 people / guide
Sunday/public holiday supplement: + €40/guide
THE ARCHITECTURE AND HERITAGE INTERPRETATION CENTRE (CIAP)
Maquette cathédrale CIAP - Laurent RousselinThe permanent exhibition covers an area of 300 sq. m. and is organised into 5 sequences to help visitors discover and explore the Metropolis. The exhibition traces the broad outlines of the natural landscape, human constructions, intangible cultural heritage, skills and emblematic monuments of the region.
Price: €5 per person