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MariaOntheMoveUnited States
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The Gothic best of Haute-de-France

#myhiddengems I am into medival destinations and with over 60 medival monuments scattered all across the city of Amiens. This destination offers spectacle of rich heritage and Gothic influenced architecture. While the biggest draw for tourists tends to be the Gothic cathedral. This is France’s largest gothic Cathedral and the second largest in Northern Europe. At 140 metres long and 70 metres wide you could fit two Notre Dame de Paris inside, with space to spare. Definitely worth a few hours for the gothic lovers. And if i remember correctly. I think i oaid about 6 euros for the entry. But there is more to Amiens, beyond the cathedral. Based on my time there, allow me to share a few pointers. I have a memory fo a nice light show in the evening called Chroma. Though I was told it only happened during mid November till Christmas markets. It was free and spectacular. The next day I walked to the Picardy museum. While the art collection is nice. This 19th century building itself is stunning. That was followed with a visit to the house of the famous author Jules Verne (of around the world in 80 days' fame. Apparently he had married a local and settled down here. Other than that you have the Jules vernes circus, numerous unesco heritage sites, the quaint and beautiful streets of Saint Leu, great local cuisine and depending on your interest, several tours to take. #myhiddengems #100waysoftravel #gothic #vivelafrance #amiens #solotrip #europe #summergetaway #singapore
Posted: Aug 13, 2024
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