Stay : 4 days in the Bay of the Somme
The Bay of the Somme stretches over 70 km² from the Pointe du Hourdel to the Pointe de Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont. Part of the official "Club des plus belles baies du monde", it attracts thousands of tourists every year. It has also held the Grand Site de France label since 2011. For a family holiday on the Côte d'Opale, this is a place to marvel at for young and old alike.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
3 days
€ - Good and cheap
Where to stay - Saint-Quentin-En-Tourmont ?
The map of your stay - France
Detail of the stay : 4 days in the Bay of the Somme - 3 days
Day 1: Birdwatching
Steps: Saint-Quentin-En-Tourmont
Go to the Marquenterre park! It extends over 200 hectares of marshes and dunes. You can observe a great ornithological wealth, with many species of birds. Take one of the three paths allowing loops of 2 or 4 km. On site, you can eat at the restaurant La Tablée du Marquenterre or plan a picnic while exploring the surroundings (it is forbidden to picnic in the reserve).
PARC DU MARQUENTERRE - RÉSERVE ORNITHOLOGIQUE
Day 2: Seal watching
Steps: Cayeux-Sur-Mer
Depending on tide times, opt for a seal-watching outing with a guide or in a Polynesian pirogue. Seals are numerous in the Bay of the Somme, but be sure to respect their well-being by staying 300 meters away from them and using binoculars to observe them. Don't forget to explain to your children that these are wild animals and must not be touched or frightened. Gentle and silent, the pirogue allows you to discover the bay in a different way. If you're on foot, park at the Pointe du Hourdel parking lot and head for the beach.
LA POINTE DU HOURDEL
Day 3: Taking the time
Steps: Cayeux-Sur-Mer, Le Crotoy, Saint-Valery-Sur-Somme
Visit the towns of the Baie de Somme on the little train! This train runs on the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme, allowing you to stop off at Cayeux-sur-Mer, Lanchère, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Le Crotoy... Of course, you'll need to take into account the timetables and stops to create your itinerary. Don't forget to stop in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, with its ancient lanes (be careful, it's uphill) and beautiful facades. It's also here that you'll find plenty of souvenir stores and good food.
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