Self-Drive WW1 battlefields discovery from an Amiens hotel

Within an easy drive of all the major Somme battlefield sites and being a large town with all the amenities, Amiens is the perfect base for visiting the WW1 battlefields.

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Hotel Le Prieuré and the cathedral of Amiens
Double room with view on Notre-Dame d’Amiens cathedral, Le Prieuré hotel
Hotel Le Prieuré - Our receptionist will be happy to welcome you - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Discover your room - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Breakfasts - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Breakfast - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Breakfast room - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Hotel outside - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Champagne - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - relaxing moment - Amiens
Hotel Le Prieuré - Hotel outside by night - Amiens
The gothic cathedral of Amiens

Amiens is the ideal place to base yourselves for the true WW1 discovery experience if you are wanting to stay in a bigger town. Full of restaurants, cafés etc, you will have lots of options for evening outings and enjoying great French fare after a busy day of exploring.
In this region, you won’t find a single path or village without a memorial, cemetery or museum, retracing the history of the allied troops. There are no fewer than 410 British sites open to visitors in the Somme. Amiens is only 30 minutes’ drive to many WW1 sites, and 10 minutes’ drive to the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux.

There are so many reasons to stay and enjoy Amiens itself - The Gothic cathedral is the largest in Europe and a listed UNESCO world heritage site, the Quai Saint Leu district with its bustling restaurants on the banks of the canals, Les Hortillonnages floating gardens and lots of antique shops.... Pop in to the Halles du Beffroi shopping centre to taste delicious regional produce : tuiles en chocolat, gâteau battu (traditional cake), macaroons, a great range of local cheeses...a superb line-up that’s bound to delight everybody’s taste buds!

Come the evening you’ll be staying in the charming 3 star Hôtel le Prieuré, located opposite Amiens Cathedral. Mathilde and Gweltaz, your hosts, look forward to giving you a warm welcome and ensuring you have a great time.

Services

WIFI

We have WIFI available throughout the hotel

Bicycles

Bikes are available for hire, depending on availability

Room

This offer comes with a room with a view!

Dining

We would be delighted to advise you on the best restaurants in the area and book a table for you

Accessibility

Sorry there is no wheelchair access

Pets

Small pets are welcome (additional charge)

Location

Le Prieuré17 rue Porion
80000, AMIENS

Amiens < Somme < Picardy

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179206 €

2 night(s)2 guests

for 2 persons

Deal includes

- Accommodation in a double room with view of the Amiens Cathedral

- Continental buffet breakfasts

- A complimentary gift of Amiens Macarons and chocolates

- SAFETY MEASURES in place, in light of Covid 19 :

- Mask and gloves will be worn by your host on arrival and on departure (and plexiglass at reception)

- Breakfast will be delivered to your room

- Meal trays can be delivered to your room

- The rooms are thoroughly sanitised including all frequent-touch surfaces

- Internal and external communal areas are all thoroughly sanitised.

- Towels, household and bed linen are washed at 60°

- Bedrooms remain vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings and are thoroughly ventilated

- Hotel is sanitised by trained staff and cleaned rooms are controlled by a laboratory

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Meet Your Host

Gweltaz

Host, Le Prieuré

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We welcome you to a former Priests home, today called Le Prieuré (The Priory). Our team would be delighted to welcome you warmly and to give you all our secrets for the best...

Insiders Tips

Get in touch with the locals! They live on site and know how to make the most of your stay. They'll be happy to answer your questions and help you build a tailor-made, off the beaten path itinerary.

Fanny

Poppy biscuits!

I love the “Biscuiterie du Coquelicot” in Albert (run by Philippe FERET). It’s great for an afternoon snack or to treat somebody before going home. There are many specialities made with poppies (the flower that symbolises the First World War): Neapolitan wafers, syrup, sweets… My favourite goodie in this shop is undoubtedly “Les Sablés aux Pétales de Coquelicot” (Poppy petal shortbread): incredibly tasty! You can also stock up on the local specialities such as “sirop de bleuet” (cornflower syrup), chicory-flavoured Neapolitan wafers, products based on sea buckthorn from the Bay of Somme…

Monia Couple

The treasures of Amiens Cathedral

Notre-Dame Cathedral is a genuine treasure trove for me. One of the most notable is The Weeping Angel, a small statue known the world over. During the First World War, the only post card that could be found featured this cherub. Soldiers sent thousands of post cards of the Weeping Angel to their families to the four corners of the Commonwealth.
Amiens Cathedral is full of other treasures, historical stories anecdotes that you can discover together with a guide or alone with an audio-guide. Don’t hesitate to call in at the Tourist Office where I’ll be delighted to tell you more...