🇫🇷 Amiens: The Peaceful "Little Venice" of Northern France

A dreamy blend of Amsterdam’s charm and Venice’s canals—think colorful cottages, brick houses, and quaint bridges everywhere! ✨ Must-Visit Spots ✅ 1. Amiens Cathedral ⛪ France’s largest cathedral (twice the size of Notre-Dame de Paris!). 13th-century Gothic masterpiece—overwhelming sculptures and stained glass. ✅ 2. Perret Tower 🏗️ Built in 1948-1954, a symbol of post-war prosperity (once Europe’s tallest!). Color-shifting glass prism added in 2005. Free entry | La Tour Perret, 13 Place Alphonse Fiquet. ✅ 3. Atelier Claude Barre 🎨 Stained-glass workshop (11th–20th-century collections). Watch artisans craft glass for churches/collectors! €4 (adults) / €2 (students) | 40 Rue Victor Hugo. ✅ 4. Jules Verne’s House 📚 Where Verne wrote "Around the World in 80 Days" during his 18 years here. Preserved rooms + original manuscripts—quirky and inspiring! #FranceTravel #SpringInAmiens #HiddenGems #VeniceOfTheNorth