Les Hortillonnages d'Amiens, also known as the "Floating Gardens," make a spectacular patchwork of 300 hectares (1.6 square miles). Surrounded by the Somme and Avre rivers, the floating gardens have been cultivated since the Middle Ages. The gardens are in a marshy area surrounded by 40 miles of canals sometimes called "Little Venice of the North." You can walk along the footpaths or see the gardens from a boat called the Barques à Cornet. Add Les Hortillonnages d'Amiens to your Amiens travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Amiens online journey planner.
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Les Hortillonnages d'Amiens reviews
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It is hard to believe that this beautiful site is located just a 10 minutes walk from the town centre. The boat ride was excellent value for money and enjoyed by all of my family.
It is hard to believe that this beautiful site is located just a 10 minutes walk from the town centre. The boat ride was excellent value for money and enjoyed by all of my family. more »
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As enjoyable as I hoped and surprisingly relaxing; beautiful dappled shade too on a hot day :) guide was affable & knowledgeable- sitting next to her really helped with both hearing her & asking...
As enjoyable as I hoped and surprisingly relaxing; beautiful dappled shade too on a hot day :) guide was affable & knowledgeable- sitting next to her really helped with both hearing her & asking... more »
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Really nice experience, the guide was good and knowledgeable. The place itself is really a green oasis within the city and well worth a visit.
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Such a strange tour! I loved it but my French is poor so could have been better...but that's no fault of their own.
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