With its ancient name of Samarobriva, Amiens, prefecture of the Somme department, has had a rich and eventful history. In 1220, a lasting peace was established in the city, enabling it to prosper thanks to the cloth trade and to launch the construction of a titanic worksite, Notre-Dame Cathedral. The town also made a name for itself in the dyeing industry, with the famous woad, called waide in Picard, used to make the famous Amiens blue. In 1914, war broke out: the cathedral was miraculously spared. A great deal of reconstruction work was carried out in the rest of the city, two-thirds of which had been destroyed by the end of the Second World War. In the 1940s, major symbolic monuments were built, such as the Tour Perret in the station district. We can't talk about Amiens without mentioning the illustrious writer Jules Verne, who was involved in numerous city projects, including the famous circus that bears his name. Today, Amiens is a forward-looking metropolis. As the European City of Youth in 2020, Amiens has recently seen a number of projects come to fruition. The Musée de Picardie, for example, has been given a new lease of life, and is now a showcase for its superb collections. The same goes for the zoo, which regularly inaugurates new facilities, and for the many festivals that are constantly evolving: from comic strips to street art, the calendar year is punctuated with festive and popular events. A visit to Amiens, whatever the season, is guaranteed to give you something to look forward to: the Christmas market, the Hortillonnages festival or the Grand Rederie. Discover the brand-new interactive Aronnax trail, specially dedicated to Jules Verne, to follow in the immortal footsteps of this mythical author. And Amiens is also a place of majestic nature: the towpath along the banks of the Somme, the Parc Saint-Pierre, the Camon ponds and the Marais des trois Vaches, there's a plethora of possibilities for those who like to sniff the air, stop in front of a flower, smile in the sunshine. And then there's all that unmissable heritage: the cathedral, the belfry, the historic district of Saint-Leu and its canals, Art Deco facades and the emblematic Tour Perret. Accessible in just one hour from Paris or Beauvais, Amiens never ceases to surprise: it's up to you to find out!

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When to go to Amiens ? All year round of course! The city is lively all year long and its jewels are visible every day. The high tourist season remains the summer when you will have a hard time visiting the emblematic places without the crowd and when you will have to book your accommodation well in advance of your stay. Prices tend to go up in the summer. You have cultural events and fairs (antique fairs, gourmet fairs, etc.) spread over all seasons. The Amiens Christmas market is famous. Running enthusiasts will do the Jules Verne race at the beginning of June. In June, there is also the festival of arts in public spaces and the famous "Marché sur l'eau", without forgetting the chroma show, sound and light show at the cathedral all summer long.

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The climate of Amiens is characteristic of the north of the country. It is an oceanic climate with relatively mild winters, cool summers, and well-distributed precipitation throughout the year. The average temperature never falls below 0°C, even in the middle of winter, and rarely exceeds 25°C. Heat waves are rare. Overall, Amiens is very pleasant all year round.

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