Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France

Places to visit near Amiens

Amiens is a city in Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France, home to about 143,086 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 44 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 1 museums and 1 parks. The must-see places are Église Saint-Leu (1 km), Cathédrale d'Amiens (1 km) and Musée de L'hôtel de Berny (1 km).

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Amiens, Hauts-de-France
Amiens, Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amiens at a glance

Location
Somme district, Hauts-de-France, France
Population
about 143,086
Coordinates
49.9000° N, 2.3000° E
Places within 50 km
73 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Amiens

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amiens: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Amiens

104 churches within 100 km of Amiens. The closest is Église Saint-Leu (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Amiens

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amiens. The closest is Jules Verne (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Amiens

12 museums within 100 km of Amiens. The closest is Musée de L'hôtel de Berny (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Amiens

3 parks within 100 km of Amiens. The closest is Parc de la Hotoie (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Amiens

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Amiens. The closest is Feu de Marée (75 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amiens

3 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amiens. The closest is The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial (79 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Amiens

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 9 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amiens
  2. 1 km Église Saint-Leu · church, Somme
  3. 1 km Cathédrale d'Amiens · mosque or dargah, Somme
  4. 1 km Musée de L'hôtel de Berny · museum, Somme
  5. 2 km Parc de la Hotoie · park, Somme
  6. 2 km Jules Verne · heritage site, Somme
  7. 2 km Back to Amiens

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From travellers near Amiens

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How to reach Amiens

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    Within 15 km of Amiens

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amiens by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches44104Église Saint-Leu (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2469Jules Verne (2 km)
    Museums112Musée de L'hôtel de Berny (1 km)
    Other attractions27Pozières Memorial to the Missing (42 km)
    Parks13Parc de la Hotoie (2 km)
    Beaches & coast03Feu de Marée (75 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints03The Ring of Remembrance - Notre Dame de Lorette International Memorial (79 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Parc Naturel Régional Baie de Somme Picardie Maritime (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Cathédrale d'Amiens (1 km)
    Buddhist sites01Abbaye de Belval (72 km)
    Treks01Sentier du Littoral - Le Treport (86 km)

    Amiens: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amiens?

    Église Saint-Leu (church, about 1 km), Cathédrale d'Amiens (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Musée de L'hôtel de Berny (museum, about 1 km), Parc de la Hotoie (park, about 2 km), Jules Verne (heritage site, about 2 km), Château de Boves (heritage site, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Amiens?

    73 places on Spotwander: 44 churches, 24 forts & heritage, 1 museum, 2 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest church to Amiens?

    Église Saint-Leu, about 1 km by road; Église Saint-Antoine (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amiens?

    Jules Verne, about 2 km by road; Site Archéologique de la Garenne (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Amiens?

    Musée de L'hôtel de Berny, about 1 km by road; Museum of the Great War (57 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amiens?

    Start in Amiens, visit Église Saint-Leu, then Cathédrale d'Amiens, then Musée de L'hôtel de Berny, then Parc de la Hotoie, then Jules Verne, and drive back — about 9 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amiens?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Amiens

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Amiens’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Amiens on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.