🇫🇷 Amiens Weekend Getaway from Paris (Under €100!)

Tired of Paris but short on time and budget? Discover Amiens—a hidden gem with: 🎨 Venetian-style canals 🌹 Toulouse’s joie de vivre 🏛️ Parisian elegance 😌 Angers’ tranquility Perfect for a 1-2 day escape! Here’s how to do it for under €100: 💰 Budget Breakdown 🚆 Transport: ~€20-25 each way (1h train, book via Omio) 🏠 Accommodation: Cozy Airbnb in the center (€36/night) 🍽️ Food: Must-try almond macarons (Jean Trogneux or Auzou), but brace for sweetness! (€20/box) Other eats: Casual cafés (€10-15/meal) 🌟 Top Attractions 1️⃣ Les Hortillonnages 🌿🚤 Floating gardens with electric boat tours (Apr-Oct only). Spot wildlife, flowers, and rainbow houses! 2️⃣ Rainbow Streets of Quartier Saint-Leu 🌈 Like Venice meets Paris’ Left Bank—sip coffee by the canals. 3️⃣ Amiens Cathedral ⛪ France’s largest Gothic cathedral (free entry!). 4️⃣ Musée de Picardie 🏛️ (€7) Recently renovated, with treasures since 1867! 5️⃣ Jules Verne’s House 📚 (Closed 12-2 PM!) Dive into the sci-fi master’s world (Nautilus model alert!). 💡 Pro Tips Walk everywhere—Amiens is tiny and pedestrian-friendly. Boat tours sell out; book ahead online. Skip the €20 macarons unless you love sugar bombs. #ParisOnABudget #HiddenFrance #Amiens #WeekendEscapes