The underground city of Naours is a former chalk quarry that served as a refuge for the inhabitants of the village during the wars and invasions that Picardy experienced. This site is located in the French town of Naours , 14 kilometers as the crow flies north of Amiens , in the Somme department , in the Hauts-de-France region . This underground refuge or muches (“hiding places” in Picard ) includes 28 galleries on […]
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The Musée Jules Verne is a museum dedicated to the French writer Jules Verne. It is located in the city of Nantes, France, and was opened in 1978 to mark the 150th anniversary of Verne’s birth. The museum has a collection of artifacts, replicas of his inventions, and memorabilia inspired by his writings. The museum is divided into eight […]
Amiens is a city and commune in northern France, 120 km (75 mi) north of Paris and 100 km (62 mi) south-west of Lille. Country France Region Hauts-de-France Department Somme Government Mayor (2020–2026) Brigitte Fouré Area 49.46 km2 (19.10 sq mi) Population (2017-01-01) 134,057 Density 2,700/km2 (7,000/sq mi) Time zone UTC+01:00 (CET) Summer (DST) UTC+02:00 (CEST) Geography Location Located in the Paris Basin, the city benefits from a privileged geographical position, with close […]