#somme department

• Amiens — A historical city and commune in northern France, situated on the Somme River, serving as the historical capital of the Picardy region and the prefecture of the Somme department. This structural urban center is globally famous for the Notre-Dame d'Amiens Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in France and a UNESCO World Heritage site, as well as for its unique floating gardens (hortillonnages) and as the longtime residence and creative hub of the famous writer Jules Verne.