The Floating Gardens (Hortillonnages) of Amiens

Amiens – The Hortillonnages

Although the Amiens cathedral is its main attraction, the Hortillonnages should be on your “to see” list. Hortillonnages is a fancy word for floating gardens, and as gardens go, this one is enormous. Even if flowers and gardens are not your thing, this could interest you.   The Hortillonnages cover a vast area of 300 hectares (741 acres) …

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