Here's the last set of photos from our weekend trip to Picardy...
On our second day in Amiens we did a tour on the quaint streets of the old industrial quarter of St-Leu. Bordered by the canals, it's also called the Venice of the North. Very picturesque and perfect for a leisurely stroll, especially since the sun was finally gracing us with its presence.
The local hero and the defender of Picard traditions, Lafleur, stands guard at one of the many parks in the neighbourhood.
The quarter of St-Leu consists of colourful little houses, a plenitude of cafés and restaurants (especially by the canal), a university and an old mill house which - unfortunately for us - was still under renovation, like many of the houses too.
St-Leu is still very much an authentic and down-to-earth neighbourhood but, what with all the works and renovations going on in the quarter, who knows, it may well one day become The favourite lieu of artists and other bohemian chic people alike...
After our promenade, we just couldn't leave Amiens without tasting the local speciality: ficelles picardes. Ham, mushroom, onion and cheese in a béchamel sauce... It's quite simple and may not look like much, but even my cheese-hating hubby had no trouble finishing his plate!
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