Chemin de Halage -Towpath

The towpath, in Amiens

The towpath is a pleasant promenade along the Somme, in Amiens, heritage of the boating of the past. The Amiens audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this path at the water's edge, witness of the fluvial past of the town and link towards the floating gardens.

The path of the fluvial past

The towpath is a path that runs along the banks of the Somme, in Amiens, and offers a pleasant promenade along the water. Its name recalls its original use: formerly, when the river was a great way of transport, the boats and the barges loaded with goods were pulled from the bank, the towing, by men or horses that walked along the water to make the vessels advance against the current. This path thus testifies to the importance of the Somme in the economic life and the trade of Amiens through the centuries. Today, rid of its utilitarian function, the towpath has become a much appreciated place of promenade, walking and cycling, that allows to run along the river in a green and peaceful setting, far from the urban bustle. It offers fine views over the water, the vegetation and the heritage on the edge of the Somme, and leads notably towards the famous floating gardens, these emblematic gardens of Amiens. A promenade along the water and a witness of the fluvial past, the towpath is a fine stop of the discovery of Amiens.

What to see

Here you stroll on the path that runs along the banks of the Somme, heritage of the time when the boats loaded with goods were pulled from the bank by men or horses; become an appreciated promenade for walking and cycling, it runs along the river in a green and peaceful setting, offering fine views over the water and leading towards the famous floating gardens. The towpath is a witness of the fluvial past of Amiens. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The towpath runs along the banks of the Somme, in Amiens, reachable on foot. It is a public path freely accessible, pleasant for walking and cycling, that leads towards the floating gardens. The walk there is particularly pleasant in fine weather.

What is the towpath in Amiens?

A path that runs along the banks of the Somme, heritage of the time when the boats loaded with goods were pulled from the bank by men or horses, the towing; become an appreciated promenade for walking and cycling, it runs along the river in a green setting and leads towards the famous floating gardens of Amiens.

Where is the towpath in Amiens?

Along the banks of the Somme, in Amiens, in France.