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The Hidden Gem of France: Amiens

🌊 The Somme River in the City This tranquil Somme River before your eyes... in 1916, it witnessed the burial of 1.34 million lives during the infamous Battle of the Somme. ⚔️ The Battle of the Somme One of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWI, a brutal war of attrition. The first battle in history to deploy tanks—Britain's Mark I Tank. Its horrors earned it the name "Hell on the Somme." Even more devastating than the "Verdun Meat Grinder" in casualties. A pivotal clash between the Allied (British & French) and German forces, ultimately helping to end WWI. 🏰 Why Amiens is Worth Visiting Amiens is a fantastic yet underrated destination—rarely crowded, with almost no Chinese tourists. Here’s what makes it special: A jaw-dropping cathedral ⛪ The hauntingly historic Somme River 🌊 Colorful, picturesque houses 🌈 The quirky Monkey Tower (Tour Perret) 🏗️ Delicious French cuisine 🍷🥖 ✨ Tour Perret (Perret Tower) Built between 1948-1954, this tower symbolizes France’s post-war revival and was once Europe’s tallest building. In 2005, a futuristic color-changing glass prism was added to its peak, making it glow at night! #France #Amiens #SommeRiver #HiddenGems ✨🇫🇷

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The Hidden Gem of France: Amiens

🌊 The Somme River in the City This tranquil Somme River before your eyes... in 1916, it witnessed the burial of 1.34 million lives during the infamous Battle of the Somme. ⚔️ The Battle of the Somme One of the largest and bloodiest battles of WWI, a brutal war of attrition. The first battle in history to deploy tanks—Britain's Mark I Tank. Its horrors earned it the name "Hell on the Somme." Even more devastating than the "Verdun Meat Grinder" in casualties. A pivotal clash between the Allied (British & French) and German forces, ultimately helping to end WWI. 🏰 Why Amiens is Worth Visiting Amiens is a fantastic yet underrated destination—rarely crowded, with almost no Chinese tourists. Here’s what makes it special: A jaw-dropping cathedral ⛪ The hauntingly historic Somme River 🌊 Colorful, picturesque houses 🌈 The quirky Monkey Tower (Tour Perret) 🏗️ Delicious French cuisine 🍷🥖 ✨ Tour Perret (Perret Tower) Built between 1948-1954, this tower symbolizes France’s post-war revival and was once Europe’s tallest building. In 2005, a futuristic color-changing glass prism was added to its peak, making it glow at night! #France #Amiens #SommeRiver #HiddenGems ✨🇫🇷

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