Amiens is that northern city that surprises you with its gentleness. The canals of the hortillonnages, the cathedral that dwarfs everything else, the Saint-Leu neighbourhood that feels like a little Picard Bruges. But what's less well known is that Amiens is also a city where remote work is starting to find its footing. Freelancers moving here for the quality of life and affordable rent, remote workers who've left the Paris region, UPJV students looking for a quiet corner between classes: the demand is there, and the places are following.

We've combed the city to find the best places to set up your laptop. Well-equipped coworking spaces, community spaces with character, cafés where nobody raises an eyebrow if you stay for three hours — here's our selection of 9 spots in Amiens.

La Machinerie

Rue du Vivier, in a building with real character. La Machinerie is a community space that covers a lot of ground: collaborative workspace, fab lab, events, workshops. The atmosphere is lively without being noisy, driven by a community of makers, entrepreneurs and people doing things. You feel a bit like you're in a large shared workshop, with high ceilings, flexible spaces, and that collective energy that makes you want to get to work.

Reliable Wi-Fi, accessible power outlets, and prices that stay reasonable. It's one of the rare places in Amiens open on Saturday afternoons (2–6pm), which can be a lifesaver. On weekdays, it's 8:30am–7pm Tuesday to Friday. If you're looking for a place with a genuine local dynamic and people to meet, this is where to come.

The spot that makes you want to work thanks to the energy of the people around you.

La Station

Passage Auguste Perret, at the foot of the Tour Perret, right in the centre. La Station is pure coworking: 15 open-space desks, 13 closed offices, a meeting room, a kitchen, and a large terrace for breaks. The space is well thought-out, bright, and the atmosphere is focused without being cold. You'll find independents, company founders, and remote workers. The kind of place where you arrive in the morning and don't notice the day going by.

Solid Wi-Fi, power outlets everywhere, large tables for spreading out your things. Classic opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm. Closed on weekends. The central location is a real plus: the station is a 10-minute walk, shops and restaurants all around.

For days when you need a professional, structured setting with no distractions.

Café Côté Jardin

Place Léon Gontier, inside the Maison de la Culture. A café unlike the others: the atmosphere is calm, a little arty, with light filtering through the building's large windows. Far from the noisy brasseries of the town centre. The space is pleasant, the tables are spaced out enough to work comfortably, and the cultural setting adds a nice touch that makes a change from classic cafés.

The café opens at noon on weekdays (until 8pm, 11pm on Thursdays and Fridays) and on Saturdays from 2pm to 8pm. A good plan for productive afternoons or evening sessions. Note: Wi-Fi is not explicitly mentioned, so bring a hotspot backup if you have an important call.

A pleasant cultural setting for a change of scenery and getting work done in a relaxed atmosphere.

Le QG d'Henriette

Rue Henriette Dumuin, a little off the beaten track but worth the detour. Le QG d'Henriette is an inclusive community space that puts everything into hospitality and a welcoming spirit. The coworking area is bright, the large tables invite you to settle in properly, and the atmosphere is warm without being intrusive. You'll find meeting rooms, flexible spaces, and above all a team that does everything to make you feel at home.

The place is calm, making it a good spot for deep work sessions. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Closed on weekends. The large tables and focused atmosphere make it an ideal base for freelancers looking for a regular go-to spot.

For those who want a human, calm place that's genuinely designed for work.

Jelly Amiens

Rue des Jacobins, in the historic centre. Jelly is a flexible coworking space that welcomes freelancers and micro-entrepreneurs in a compact but functional setting. Workstations are well-equipped, large tables let you spread out, and the Wi-Fi holds up. The place is smaller than La Station or La Machinerie, which creates a pleasant closeness between coworkers.

Somewhat unusual opening hours: from 1pm on Mondays, and 10am–7pm Tuesday to Friday (with a break from noon to 1pm). Saturdays from 10am to 7pm, which is a real plus if you work on weekends. The ideal format if you want a neighbourhood coworking space without the size (and price) of the bigger spaces.

A human-scale coworking space for independents who like to keep things simple.

DASI Frères

Rue de Beauvais, a tea room and café with a warm setting that makes you want to linger. DASI Frères is the kind of place where the welcome is passionate and every detail counts: refined décor, quality products, a hushed atmosphere. You settle in with pleasure, and the surrounding calm is good for you when you need to focus.

Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm, from 9:30am on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays. The place doesn't list Wi-Fi as a priority signal, so bring your hotspot. But for atmosphere and comfort, it's flawless.

The spot for a work morning in a well-curated setting, with a good coffee in your cup.

Adhoc Café

Place du Don, right in the town centre. Adhoc is the café-restaurant that runs from morning until late in the evening. The atmosphere is lively — people come to eat, have a drink, meet friends. Not the quietest spot on the list, clearly, but if you like working with a bit of background noise and energy around you, it works well.

The big draw is the opening hours: open from 11am to 1am on weekdays (2am Thursday to Saturday), and even Sundays until 4pm. It's the perfect backup when everything else is closed and you still have something to finish. Bring your headphones and your hotspot.

The spot for odd hours, when you're working late and want somewhere lively.

La Briqueterie

Rue Lescouvé, in a quiet neighbourhood. La Briqueterie lives up to its name: the place has character, with a collaborative working atmosphere built on exchange and a welcoming spirit. You'll find independents, project founders, associations. Wi-Fi is reliable, power outlets are there, and the space has that warmth you won't find in overly polished coworking spaces.

Open Monday to Friday, 10am–6pm. Closed on weekends. A good choice if you want a place rooted in the local fabric, surrounded by people who are making things happen.

A community space with soul, for those who want to work in a collaborative, engaged setting.

The right spot for your needs

  • For a professional, structured setting — La Station (classic coworking, town centre)
  • For collective energy — La Machinerie (lively community space, active community)
  • For calm and focus — Le QG d'Henriette (hushed atmosphere, large tables)
  • For working on weekends — Jelly Amiens (open on Saturdays) or Regus (24/7)
  • For odd hours — Adhoc Café (open until 1–2am)
  • For a well-curated setting with good coffee — DASI Frères (warm tea room)
  • For an engaged, collaborative space — La Briqueterie (local community space)

Amiens may not have the density of spots you'd find in Lyon or Bordeaux, but the city has what it takes to satisfy demanding nomadic workers. Between La Machinerie and its collective energy, La Station and its professional setting, and the town centre cafés for a change of scene, you'll find your rhythm. The big plus of Amiens is its human scale: you quickly get to know the regulars, find your favourite table, and feel like part of the furniture.

We update this selection regularly. If you try one of these spots or know one we've missed, let us know. And if you want to explore other cities, find all our guides on Deskover.