Saint-Leu Quarter
Quartier Saint-Leu
The old canal quarter north of the cathedral, with colorful timber-framed houses along the water and a line of riverside restaurants and bars on Quai Bélu.
Saint-Leu was the medieval neighborhood of Amiens' textile craftsmen. The Somme splits into several small canals that run through the district, earning it the nickname 'Little Venice of the North'. Restored colorful houses, stone bridges, and flower-decorated windows line the water. The riverside Quai Bélu is the liveliest dining area in the city, and a classic experience is sitting on a terrace with a drink in the evening, watching the cathedral reflected in the water. On Saturday mornings, the nearby Place Parmentier hosts a market run by hortillonnage market gardeners (on some summer days, the gardeners bring their produce by boat). The quarter, the cathedral, and the floating gardens are within walking distance, making it ideal for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Amiens Cathedral
- Belfry of Amiens
- Musée de Picardie
- Jules Verne House
- Hortillonnages of Amiens
- Samara Archaeological Park
- Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial