Amiens Cathedral
Amiens, France
The largest Gothic cathedral in France by volume, with a carved west front lit in colour on summer evenings. The floating gardens of the Hortillonnages are a short walk away and are visited by boat.
- Nearest town
- Amiens, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 49.8946, 2.3022
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Parc des CygnesCampsite4 km from Amiens CathedralTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Camping du châteauCampsite9 km from Amiens Cathedral · 33 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Aire de la cavée d'AirainesMotorhome stopover13 km from Amiens CathedralMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Municipal Les PoissonniersCampsite15 km from Amiens Cathedral · 99 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowers
- Camping de la Vallée de l'AvreCampsite16 km from Amiens Cathedral · 80 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
- Aire d'Ailly-sur-NoyeMotorhome stopover17 km from Amiens Cathedral · 6 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Amiens Cathedral?
Amiens Cathedral is in Amiens, France, at GPS 49.8946, 2.3022. It is about 56 km from Arras.
Can you camp near Amiens Cathedral?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-car du Camping des Cygnes, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Amiens Cathedral?
Amiens Cathedral is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Somme battlefields and Vimy Ridge.
What is there to see near Amiens Cathedral?
Places worth a stop nearby: Australian National Memorial (15 km), Lochnagar Crater (31 km), Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial (32 km) and Thiepval Memorial (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Amiens Cathedral?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)