Amiens, France
A Tulsa Sister City Since 2005
Partnership Chair: Philippe Bled
Honorary Ambassador: Councilor Phil Lakin
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Amiens is located in the Picardie region of northern France along the Somme River. It is also home to the largest Gothic cathedral in France, floating gardens, and vibrant cultural scene. The city is a regional center for arts, innovation, and education.
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The Amiens logo features the outline of the 13th-century Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site that symbolizes the city’s history and resilience. Its soaring Gothic silhouette reflects Amiens’ cultural identity, while the green color represents the city’s famous floating gardens, waterways, and long tradition of horticulture. Given Amiens’ major green thumb and its spirit of renewal, the grass-green palette is a natural fit.
Recent Partnership Activities:
Partnership Highlights
A long-running cultural and educational partnership that connects Tulsa students, teachers, and community members with their peers in Amiens.
Regular inbound and outbound student and teacher exchanges that strengthen language learning, global awareness, and long-term classroom relationships.
Collaboration with Alliance Française de Tulsa to support cultural programs, French education, and public events that highlight Tulsa’s connection to France.
Civic and community engagement through delegation visits, anniversary celebrations, and ongoing relationship-building between leaders in both cities.
Get Involved!
Tulsa’s Sister City partnerships rely on volunteers, host families, and supporters who help build meaningful global connections. Here are ways to engage with the Amiens partnership: