Tourism and activities in the Somme Bay
TourismWhatever the season, the Somme Bay is a fantastic place for discoveries and outdoor activities.
Make the Domaine Les Saules hotel restaurant spa the starting point for unforgettable visits and excursions by land and sea.
On foot, on horseback, by bike or by train thanks to the little steam train of the Somme Bay which passes through Favières…
The essentials
Le crotoy
Le Crotoy is located just opposite Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme. Already in past centuries, personalities such as Victor Hugo, Toulouse-Lautrec and many others were fond of its beautiful beach lined with elegant villas, its direct access to the expanses of the Bay of Somme, the exceptional light at sunset.
For families, the educational hut in the heart of Le Crotoy marsh allows you to better understand the richness of this environment.
Somme Bay le Hourdel
The Somme Bay can be discovered on foot, on horseback, by bike… There is something for all tastes, all ages and all seasons. Nature lovers are delighted.
Landscapes changing with the seasons, ephemeral paintings to the rhythm of the tides, seals enjoying the sun, sandbank, migratory birds passing through... The 7,200 hectares of foreshore are available to you at low tide at Pointe du Hourdel, the mouth of the bay near Cayeux-sur-Mer.
The Maison de la baie de Somme et de l’Oiseau presents the fauna and flora of this site.
Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme
Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, a charming medieval town in the heart of the Somme Bay. You stroll along the cobblestones, enjoy a walk along the canal from the locks to the vastness of the bay, savor a coffee on the terrace, discover the fortified past of the town. A moment full of charm. The places can also be visited with the steam railway of the Somme Bay, a journey through time and a touch of nostalgia to admire the landscapes.
Nature
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Parc ornithologique du Marquenterre
With many species to observe from the observation points, the Parc ornithologique du Marquenterre is a bird paradise. Equipped with your binoculars, your senses are alert. Here you are on the lookout.
Outdoor activities
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Hot air balloon
Take to the skies! Fly over the bay, discover the alchemy between water and earth, follow the Marquenterre park to the cliffs of Le Tréport. Experience a moment in slow motion and in complete tranquility.
Sand yacht
Thrills available to everyone on the vastness at low tide of the Marquenterre beaches between Quend-Plage and Fort-Mahon-Plage, Crotoy and Ault.
Golf de Belle dune
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Live a unique experience thanks to the eco domain of Belle Dune.
Bike
Get on one of the bikes of the Domaine Les Saules and explore the 77 km of cycle paths of the Somme Bay, the 9 discovery circuits and EuroVeloroute.
Heritage and History
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Abbaye de Valloires
The only complete 18th century Cistercian abbey in France.
Travel time from the establishment 25 min
Château fort de Rambures
There's no better way to relax, have fun and learn than to visit the estate of the Lords of Rambures.
Games in the park, search and find in the castle, rose garden and remarkable garden, the corridors of time and some of the activities on offer in the castle will make your visit an unforgettable experience.
Cathedrals
Notre-Dame d’Amiens and Saint-Pierre de Beauvais Cathedrals, masterpieces of Gothic art.