The best parties Somme

A real popular festival at Cayeux-sur-Mer in the bay of the Somme. Adorned with a multitude of gladioli (nearly 9,000!) and multicoloured dahlias, the town becomes an even more lively place for a day. On the programme: parade of floats decorated with flowers by the associations, competition for the most beautiful float, musical entertainment in the afternoon at the city's kiosk and open-air disco in the evening on Boulevard du Général Sizaire, with a splendid fireworks display as a final bouquet. Every year, the public is present in large numbers in the streets of the city.

Organised in honour of the sea and sailors, the Fête de la Mer at Le Crotoy is an event not to be missed. Magnificent in traditional costumes, the sailors parade with the musicians of the local harmony and the giants of Berck, Flip and Zabeth. Follow them, hoping that there are enough free places on the boats to participate in the blessing of the sea. The Marseillaise resounds during the stopover near the monument dedicated to the sailors who disappeared in the changing waters of the English Channel. A market of regional products and various festivities also take place during this weekend, such as jousting in the hunting basin and outings at sea.

This festival is part of the "Journées doullennaises des jardins d'agrément". A pretty bucolic event, which has been held since 1987, in the heart of the citadel of Doullens. 70 gardeners-collectors, from France and Belgium, present and offer for sale their collection, and are pleased to share the benefits of these exceptional plants. Take advantage of the gardening advice of these enthusiasts during a resolutely green weekend!

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme has a rich history as a fishing port, so it is only natural that it celebrates the sea every summer. On the occasion of this festival, the very typical fishermen's quarter (the Courtgain) is transformed to pay homage to the missing sailors. The facades of the houses are then covered with 2,000 m of nets and multicoloured flowers. All kinds of events (exhibitions, concerts, procession and sheafing at sea, etc.) also await visitors. A local festival not to be missed!

A must for aficionados of upside-down or cervical dislocations, the Midsummer's Day fair is a delight for young and old alike. There's something for everyone: those who prefer rifle shooting or slot machines, or the big gourmands, fans of cotton candy, churros and other delicious love apples that stick to your fingers and satisfy sweet taste buds. Apart from its 180 attractions and rides that attract no less than 400,000 visitors every year, did you know that this fair is also the oldest in France? Indeed, the first fair would have taken place in the Middle Ages.