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Food & CraftsMusée des Hortillonnages
Rivery · Somme · Hauts-de-France
European Heritage Days 2026
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The Museum of Hortillonnages is located in Rivery, in the immediate vicinity of Amiens, in the Hauts-de-France region. It is dedicated to the heritage, traditional trades, tools, fauna and flora of the hortillonnages, an ancient market garden marshland shaped by humans for centuries. The museum offers exhibition spaces and cultivated gardens, complemented by commented boat tours in electric boats allowing visitors to explore the characteristic canals and gardens of the site. Operating from April 1st to October 31st, it is managed by passionate volunteers, with René and Thérèse embodying the living memory of this heritage. The site also welcomes school groups for activities introducing them to the environment and Picardy culture.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 14:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
21 Imp. Marcel
Phone number
+33 3 22 91 95 53Official website
museedeshortillonnages.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 25 min walk from station Amiens (or 10 min by car).
Nearest station
About 25 min walk from station Amiens (or 10 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Espace Totem / Amiens Métropole (1.5 km), Masque Art Africain (1.6 km).
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