Vélam community bicycle system in Amiens, France.
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Amiens

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Amiens is the capital of the northern French region of Hauts-de-France. As well as its own attractions, the city makes a practical base from which to explore the area of the First World War's Western Front located nearby.

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French
Time zones
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
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Picardy, France · Population: 136K · Calling code: +33

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