The Hortillonnages : Also known as the floating gardens, the hortillonnages cover 300 hectares of small islands and are criss-crossed by 65 km of canals. The ancient marshes were originally exploited for their peat and later for market gardening purposes. It is a natural reserve now,just a stone's throw from the city centre, where flora and fauna enjoy a calm, protected environment. They can be explored either walking along the towpath, or in a traditional boat THE CITY's GARDENS. Garden and park lovers will find that Amiens has a multitude of outdoor sites to investigate: . The zoological park and the Hotoie park, . Saint-Pierre park . The botanical Garden or the King's Garden (Jardin du Roy) . The Bishop's Palace garden and the Mediaeval Garden. . The romantic Medeliene cemetry. . The enclosed Alexandre garden (a private garden) . Saint- Acheul archaeological garden Contact: Hortillonnages Proctection Association 54, bd de Beauville TEL: +33 (0...