Amiens
Destination
for all
Accessible Amiens
- 2017 obtaining the brand
- 2017accessible heritage sites
- +7accessible parks and gardens
Visiting Amiens with my disability
Tourism accessible to all
In the heart of the Somme region, Amiens, a city of many facets, is a model of accessibility.
A favorite destination open to as many people as possible. Because being disabled shouldn’t be a barrier to discovery, in 2017 the Picardy capital was awarded the “Destination pour tous” mark, becoming the second city in France to be able to guarantee an optimal welcome for people with visual and motor disabilities. And because that wasn’t enough, it has since been awarded Gold level, confirming its commitment to the other two types of disability: auditory and cognitive.
Whether you’re disabled or not, Amiens opens its arms to you! Whether you’re interested in our built or natural heritage, discover some of these adapted sites that will help you make the most of your visit.
A colorful natural heritage
One of France’s greenest cities, Amiens has been awarded the Villes et Villages Fleuris 4-flower label for its astonishing natural wealth. We take you on a tour of the city’s most beautiful spots, which are fully accessible to people with disabilities:
- Parc Saint-Pierre is like our very own Central Park! The city’s green lung, with its wooded areas and picturesque lake, it’s a favorite spot for Amiens residents for all kinds of strolls, picnics and romantic rendezvous. With its paved paths, the park is accessible to all.
- Jardin des Plantes: one of France’s oldest botanical gardens, awarded the “Jardin Remarquable” label in 2013! A veritable plant laboratory and a pleasant place to stroll just a stone’s throw from the town center, it’s free to visit and accessible to all types of disability.
- The Hortillonnages: how could we not mention the city’s natural jewel? While a stroll or bike ride along the towpath offers a magnificent glimpse of these picturesque canals, market gardens and landscaped gardens, there’s nothing like a visit by boat to admire the full splendor of the site. Reservations required, open to all.
- Cimetière Paysager de la Madeleine: one of France’s most beautiful romantic cemeteries. Between these beautiful tree-lined avenues lie the graves of the famous Amiens writer Jules Verne and many notable families. The tour is free and accessible to all, although a companion may be required due to the steep gradients.
Nice, isn’t it? After a breath of fresh air, we take you on a tour of the most emblematic cultural sites in Amiens, a Destination pour Tous city.
“Amiens, the little Venice of the north, will never cease to amaze you with all its green and natural spaces.”
Notre-Dame d’Amiens Cathedral
Start your urban exploration with a leap back in time, as you pass through the gates of the majestic Notre-Dame d’Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An architectural feat that has watched over the city for 800 years, its dimensions make it one of the largest Gothic buildings ever erected: 145m long, 42m high and with a total volume of 200,000 m3.
An absolutely unforgettable visit, accessible to all thanks to numerous adapted facilities, such as access ramps and a special entrance to facilitate movement for people with reduced mobility. In addition, audioguides and tour aids are available for all visitors, offering an immersive experience of this architectural masterpiece.
Museum of Picardy
Immerse yourself in the history and art of the region with a visit to the Musée de Picardie. Designed on the model of Napoleon III’s Louvre, this fine arts museum brings together rich collections of archaeology, sculpture, objets d’art and paintings, inviting you on a journey from the Paleolithic to the present day. An unmissable concentration of culture in the heart of Amiens!
This Destination pour Tous-labeled cultural establishment offers facilities adapted to all types of disability: ramps and elevators to facilitate circulation, magnetic loop, guided tour in sign language and ACCEO system, adapted WCs. Every visitor can enjoy an enriching multi-sensory experience.
The House of Jules Verne
This historic house, where the illustrious Jules Verne lived from 1882 until his death in 1900, offers a captivating immersion in the creative universe of this visionary writer. More than just a home, it’s a journey through the author’s boundless imagination! Located just a stone’s throw from the historic center of Amiens, the Maison de Jules Verne takes visitors on a journey back in time, enabling them to better understand the man who inspired generations of readers, and whose visionary ideas anticipated incredible technological advances.
In addition to being a must-see venue, the Maison Jules Verne is a model in terms of accessibility: elevator, magnetic loop, sign language tour on tablet, documentation in Braille and enlarged characters, and ACCEO service. A visit adapted to all 4 types of disability and awarded the Destination pour Tous label.
Cirque Jules Verne
Inaugurated in 1889 by Jules Verne himself, then an elected member of the Amiens town council, the Cirque Jules Verne has always been a major cultural venue in Amiens, dedicated to the circus and public arts. As a National Center for Circus and Street Arts, Cirque Jules Verne welcomes numerous companies for its circus season, its festival La Rue est à Amiens and its regional program Confluences Nomades.
Awarded the “Monument Historique” label in 1975, as well as the “Destination pour Tous” label, Cirque Jules Verne offers a wide range of facilities for disabled visitors. With an access ramp, 18 PMR seats, audio headsets and even shows signed in sign language, the Cirque Jules Verne is a cultural venue accessible to all types of disability!
Who to contact
To organize your visit
Office de Tourisme d’Amiens Métropole
23, place Notre-Dame 80000 Amiens
Tél 03 22 71 60 50
www.amiens-tourisme.com
Accessible to all 4 types of disability.
During your stay
2 useful applications
Easy and useful to download, these 2 applications will make your stay easier by informing you about the accessibility of places in Amiens: shops, services (post office, bank, etc.), restaurants, accommodation, etc. All accessibility information is detailed!