🇫🇷 Amiens: France's Peaceful Garden City with Storybook Charm

Nestled in northern France, Amiens is like a quiet lovechild of Amsterdam and Venice—think canals, colorful half-timbered houses, and bridges straight from a fairytale. Here’s your guide to its magic: 🌟 Must-Visit Gems 1️⃣ Amiens Cathedral ⛪️ France’s largest cathedral (twice the size of Notre-Dame de Paris!). Gothic masterpiece from the 13th century, covered in 3,500+ intricate sculptures. Pro tip: Visit at dusk for the light show that brings medieval carvings to life! 2️⃣ Perret Tower (La Tour Perret) 🏗️ A postwar skyscraper (1948-1954), once Europe’s tallest. Glowing glass crown added in 2005—changes colors at night! Free to admire from the square. 3️⃣ Atelier Claude Barre 🎨 Stained-glass wonderland: See 11th-20th century glass art being crafted! Watch artisans create new pieces for churches & collectors. €4 entry (€2 for students). 4️⃣ Jules Verne’s House 📚 Where the sci-fi legend wrote "Around the World in 80 Days". Original manuscripts + quirky tower room with canal views. €5 entry (€3.50 students). 🚂 Getting There From Paris: Take the TER train from Gare du Nord (just 1 hour to Amiens). 🌿 Why You’ll Love It Less crowded than Bruges or Annecy—pure relaxation. Photogenic canals + rainbow houses (best in Quartier Saint-Leu). Foodie bonus: Try ficelle picarde (Amiens’ famous cheesy crêpe!). #Amiens #HiddenFrance #GothicArchitecture #SlowTravel 🇫🇷✨