Very friendly and very low-cost way to see a scenic spot...and get a little exercise too!…read more
If you're going to Amiens, you might've heard of Les Hortillionages, a system of canals and lakes winding through garden and farm plots. For a really low fee, Club Nautique Rivery rents 1- and 2-person kayaks that you can paddle for hours on the calm waters. Bring a picnic. See as much of the canal system as you like. The properties vary from tidy cottages to wild and forgotten-looking. When we visited in May, we also saw plenty of baby moorhens and ducklings.
Our host was friendly, punctual and accommodating, with good English. After an orientation and a safety briefing, we were on our way without the slightest bother.
If you're looking for a way to spend an afternoon or just a couple hours in Amiens, and you want to move around a bit, you should definitely reserve a kayak at Club Nautique.