Hidden Gem in France: Amiens

🌊 The Somme River in the City This tranquil Somme River before my eyes... In 1916, the Battle of the Somme buried 1.34 million lives beneath its soil. ⚔️ The Battle of the Somme was: The largest battle of WWI One of the bloodiest trench wars in history The first-ever use of tanks in combat (Britain's Mark I Tank) So brutal it was called "The Hell of the Somme" 💀 Its death toll surpassed even the "Verdun Meat Grinder." This battle between the Allied (British & French) and German forces was pivotal in ending WWI. ✨ Why Visit Amiens? 🏰 A stunning cathedral (one of France’s finest) 🌈 Colorful houses lining the canals 🎭 A quirky puppet theater (Les Cabotans d'Amiens) 🍽️ Delicious French cuisine (check out the first restaurant on the left in !) 🗼 Pirelli Tower (Tour Perret) Built between 1948-1954, this skyscraper symbolized France’s postwar boom and was once Europe’s tallest building. Since 2005, a color-changing glass cube has crowned its peak! #France #Amiens #SommeRiver #HiddenGems 🇫🇷💙