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- Amiens
Amiens
Amiens is the ancient capital of Picardy and lies on the River
Somme, 75 miles (121km) north of Paris and 65 miles (105km) south
of Calais. Walking around the maze of narrow streets, divided by
canals, visitors will feel that this is a city past its prime,
nevertheless there are a couple of sites worth exploring. The
city's centrepiece is the Gothic cathedral, built between 1220 and
1270, and is one of France's finest. The interior contains
wonderful examples of medieval masonry and woodwork; 126 slender
pillars hold up the vast structure and the stalls are decorated
with thousands of carved figures. Like most great churches it has
been added to and restored over the centuries. The nearby Musée de
Picardie displays the history and art of the region from
prehistoric times through to the present day, along with exhibits
from the Roman, Greek and Egyptian empires. The art collection
includes European paintings and sculptures from the 16th century
including works by El Greco, Fragonard, Guardi, and Tiepolo.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).