If one thing’s for sure, the universe has been reminding us of late to slow down, notice nature and spend quality time with that one person you love the most. Combine all these things just a little over the Channel at one of Northern France’s most unique and unusual places to stay ─ the Amiens holiday cottage Ch’Canard, a cosy and romantic chalet-style cottage not only right on Amiens’ Hortillonnages floating gardens but also just a few minutes’ walk from the vibrant city itself. Explore its famous cathedral, its colourful old town and its markets before whiling away waterside afternoons discovering the floating gardens by bike and rowing boat – hire of both’s included!
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- 2 nights’ accommodation for 2 people
- Bike hire
- Rowing boat hire
- Household linen and bathroom towels
- End of stay cleaning
- Tourist tax
- SAFETY MEASURES in place, in light of Covid 19:
- Mask and gloves will be worn by your host on arrival and on departure
- Anti-bacterial hand gel is available
- Breakfasts delivered to your accommodation (optional)
- Catering meal delivery service (optional)
- The accomodation is thoroughly sanitised including all frequent-touch surfaces
- Equipment is sanitised (bikes, rowing boat)
- Bathroom towels, household and bed linen will be washed at 60° (or use of disposable linen according to the guests' wishes)
- Steam cleaning of the mattress
- Rooms are thoroughly ventilated

I fell in love with Amiens’ floating gardens forty years ago now, at a time when I was living in town but feeling in my heart that I wanted to be somewhere greener. Amiens’...
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.
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...