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Be amongst the action in the lively Saint Leu district of Amiens Be amongst the action in the lively Saint Leu district of Amiens © CRT Picardie / comdesimages
Once a year, growers from the floating gardens sell their produce as they would have in times gone by Once a year, growers from the floating gardens sell their produce as they would have in times gone by © CRT Picardie / comdesimages

A peaceful, natural retreat close to the heart of the city

Take a boat trip, or if you’d prefer more privacy as a couple and to take things at your own pace, you can rent a boat, kayak or canoe, or follow a 13.5 km walking trail.

Quiet nights

For couples looking for a restful break truly away from it all, the rustic cabins set in a quirky garden at D’une île à l’autre are perfect. Each cabin comes with bikes and a rowing boat so you can enjoy the shops and restaurants of the city when the mood takes you – or simply relax in your own tranquil idyll. Alternatively you could choose Comme une Parenthèse – three self-catering cottages set around a garden and courtyard. From either place you can quietly stroll, cycle or row, perhaps stopping for a drink at one of the restaurants and cafés along the towpath overlooking the water now and then – or take a picnic and find your own private spot. Make the most of every minute.

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