In Amiens, sometimes you just need to get on a bike to feel like you’re going on vacation. Leaving the center, the Somme canal gradually replaces the boulevards, the noise of the cars quiets down and the morning takes on a completely different rhythm.
Behind this parenthesis, a simple idea: the Amiens Métropole Tourist and Convention Office offers an Amiens bike brunch, a commented ride of around an hour on the towpath which ends with a brunch or a convivial lunch on the banks of the Somme.
Bike brunch in Amiens: nature, heritage and delicacy
Created in 2025 during the Tour de France, the event first took the form of an all-inclusive package at $30 per person, brunch included. In 2026, it returns in a more flexible version, with several summer dates and an access price of $12.
Two mornings are announced: July 25 towards the archaeological park of Samara and its Bistro César, then August 22 towards the Lamotte-Brebière lock and the lock keeper’s house. Meet at 10:30 a.m., allow about an hour of cycling then an hour of tasting, the meal being paid on site, by reservation.
On the towpath: the banks of the Somme in slow bike mode
The walk follows the towpath which runs along the Somme canal, transformed into a greenway integrated into the Véloroute Vallée de Somme V30. On the Corbie to Amiens section, this cycle route runs 19 km almost flat, 100% cycleable, with no significant difference in altitude and suitable for beginners.
From Amiens, participants walk along the hortillonnages, these old market gardens surrounded by water, with clear views of the cathedral. Further on, the lock keepers’ houses punctuate the route to Lamotte-Brebière. For France 3, a formula that fits perfectly with this parenthesis in slow cycling mode.
Prepare your brunch bike ride on the banks of the Somme
Thanks to the greenway and the lack of elevation change announced on the V30, the format is suitable for families and occasional cyclists. The pace remains moderate, for about an hour in the saddle, which allows everyone to benefit from the guide’s explanations and maintain an appetite for brunch.
To prepare for your trip, it is better to check the weather, bring water, sun protection and suitable clothing, especially at the water’s edge. Outside of the restricted dates, it is possible to freely follow the V30 markings from Amiens towards Samara or Lamotte-Brebière, then reserve a table yourself in the restaurants or cafés on the banks of the Somme.
How does the bicycle brunch take place in Amiens?
In the morning, participants meet at 10:30 a.m., set off for around an hour’s guided walk on the towpath, then share a brunch or lunch lasting around an hour in a partner establishment.
What is the price of brunch by bike in Amiens?
In 2026, participation costs $12 per person, with the meal paid directly to the restaurant or food truck. The 2025 edition offered an all-inclusive package at $30 per person, brunch included.
Is the bicycle brunch in Amiens suitable for children?
The route is taken on the Véloroute Vallée de Somme V30, with no significant difference in altitude and at a moderate pace, which makes it possible to take part with children, provided they are well supervised near the water.
