Places to be in Amiens
The student neighbourhoods, the libraries to study in, where to go out in the evening, and how to live well on a budget.
Updated 2026-06-20
Knowing where to go makes a new city yours. Here are the student neighbourhoods of Amiens, the best places to study for free, where people go out, and how to eat without breaking the budget.
Student neighbourhoods
Where students tend to live and hang out in Amiens:
- Saint-Leu - Quartier le plus festif, au bord des canaux de la Somme : bars, restaurants et sorties étudiantes.
Free places to study
Libraries and study spaces open to students in Amiens:
- Bibliothèques universitaires UPJV - Réseau de 12 BU (pôles Cathédrale, Citadelle, Santé, Arts), salles de travail en groupe, ouverture jusqu'à 20h.
Going out in the evening
The areas students head to after dark:
- La Lune des Pirates - Scène de musiques actuelles emblématique du quartier Saint-Leu, au bord de la Somme (programmation via Amiens Métropole).
- Comédie de Picardie - Théâtre de centre-ville (scène conventionnée d'intérêt national), rue des Jacobins.
Eating well on a budget
CROUS university restaurants serve full meals at a subsidised student price (around 3.30 EUR, about 1 EUR for scholarship holders). Find every site and the menus on the official CROUS map.
Common questions
Where should an international student live in Amiens?
Look first at CROUS residences (cheapest, apply early) and the student neighbourhoods listed above. Use Visale (a free state-backed guarantor) if a landlord asks for a guarantor and your family is abroad. See our guide on living in France for the full housing route.
Where can I study for free in Amiens?
University libraries (BU) and the municipal libraries listed above are free and have long opening hours, especially in exam season. They are also a good place to meet other students.
Sources
- Les événements - Amiens Métropole (agenda officiel) · 2026-06-20
- ESN Amiens (Erasmus Student Network)official · 2026-06-20
- Festival Minuit avant la Nuit (musique) · 2026-06-20
- Fête de la Musiqueofficial · 2026-06-20
- Comédie de Picardie · 2026-06-20
- Bibliothèques universitaires UPJV · 2026-06-20
- Ametis - service Noctibus · 2026-06-20
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