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Activities in the bay of the Somme and at the picardy coast

Cities

Saint Valery sur Somme

In the south of the bay of the Somme, near Le Crotoy, lies the medieval city of Saint Valery sur Somme. It is an old city, adapted to his geographical situation. Saint Valéry sur Somme attracts tourists to discover the typical district of the port, the fishermen and the old part of the city.

Le Crotoy

The city of Le Crotoy, near Saint Valery sur Somme, in the heart of the bay of the Somme, is the only beach in the region of le Nord that is southern located and that is protected of the sea winds.
Not only the bay of the Somme offers you an incredible geographical setting and culture, but also a never ending pleasure and discovery.

Noyelles sur Mer

Noyelles sur Mer, a small village situated between St Valery sur Somme and Le Crotoy, is known for its Chinese cemetery (Nolette). In the cemetery lie 838 white memorial stones with Chinese characters: it is the largest Chinese necropolis of France.

Places and activities

The ornithological park of Le Marquenterre: Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont

In the heart of the nature reserve of the bay of the Somme lies the incredible ornithological park of Le Marquenterre. It is the ideal sheltering place for thousands migratory birds. In the park you can observe and admire this unique fauna.

La Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l’Oiseau (The house of the bay of the Somme and birds): Lanchères

Discover the fauna and flora of the bay of the Somme and more than 200 kinds of birds of the bay of the Somme or the park of Le Marquenterre. Daily spectacle of birds of prey.

The railway of the bay of the Somme : Le Crotoy - St Valery - Cayeux

A symbol of the bay of the Somme. Discover the bay in a different way on a slow train from the beginning of the century pulled by a brave steam locomotive.

The abbey and gardens of Valloires: Argoules

The abbey was rebuilt in the 18th century and the gardens, extending over 8 hectares, are created by Gilles Clément. You find here a unique collection of 5000 varieties of plants, planted by theme.

Le Château Fort (The fortress) of Rambures

Fortress and feudal treasure of the 15th century. It is a historical, furnetured monument that is classified since 1840 for its military architecture of the Middle Ages.