One of the most important places to visit in Amiens is the Notre Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral following the stylistic influence of Notre-Dame de Paris and Notre-Dame de Chartre. It is the largest and highest cathedral in Amiens and of all the French Gothic cathedrals. Since 1981 it has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
There are also many churches to visit in Amiens which are not cathedrals. For example, there are the churches Saint-Honoré and Saint-Germain, both lovely attractions in Amiens. Some other things to see in Amiens are the Breffroi of Amiens, the Palais de l'Eveché, and town hall or the Perret Tower, among many others.
Some more things to do in Amiens include museums, parks in the city that are renowned for there charm, and beautiful walks and large squares like the Place Gambetta where you can have a coffee. If you are looking for things to do in outside Amiens, you can stroll through the picturesque village of St Leu. It is located next to the cathedral and is crossed by several channels. On each side of the channels there are bars and restaurants that draw people to their terraces when the weather is good. Close to this neighborhood is one of the main places to see in Amiens, Saint Pierre Park, which is ideal for jogging or walking.
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