Aire autoroutière de la Baie de Somme
The Baie de Somme motorway service station
A surprising forestate of the Baie de Somme’s charms
When driving down the A 16 motorway, look out for the windturbine: it is the unmistakable sign that the Baie de Somme motorway service station is coming up.
This innovative, environmentally friendly area - awarded the Environmental High Quality certification - has some pleasant surprises in store for you… duck and fish ponds surround its elegant wood and glass buildings, overlooking vistas typical of the Baie de Somme. The perfect introduction to your trip in our area.
There’s nothing like a little stroll along the water channels bordering the fields and prairies to stretch your legs. And your children will be delighted to discover a specially equipped play area for them.
Before continuing your journey, why not drop into our "Destination Baie de Somme" shop, where you will find the best in regional products.
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Practical information
The Baie de Somme motorway service station
Between A16 Paris-Amiens-Calais motorway exits 23 and 24.
Tél : 03 22 23 69 60
gps : lat. 50.1685, long. 1.7556
aire.autoroute@baiedesomme.fr
www.baiedesomme.fr
How getting there at Aire Autoroutiére de la Baie de Somme..
Accessible to traffic in both directions as well as from RN 1 and RD 40. U-turn allowed.
Activities and services
Services
Set up by SANEF and Conseil Général de la Somme, the Baie de Somme motorway service station has all the amenities of a traditional rest area: service station and Shell convenience store, L’Arche Cafeteria and L’Arche SRBS Café. This is your chance to discover local cuisine while enjoying the view of the surrounding marshes.
The "Destination Baie de Somme" shop
Satisfy your curiosity and prepare your itinerary at the "Destination Baie de Somme" shop, where you will find local products, local handicrafts, a document bookstore and a tourist information board about the region.
Bicycle outings
From the Baie de Somme motorway service station, take a break from your steering wheel and mount a bike to check out the country roads, the coast line, the numerous cycle roads along the shore and the various marked trails.
For more information, download our bicycle route booklet (PDF / 2.2 Mb) or check out this site: www.baiecyclette.com.
The overlook
Gaze out over the Baie de Somme’s magnificent vistas from the terrace and watch the film in the projection room to immerse yourself in the Bay’s sights and sounds.
The windturbine
Out of respect for the environment, both in terms of layout and operation, the Baie de Somme motorway service station has installed a windturbine, which is used to provide part of its electricity needs. Have a look at this odd, 40 meter high, windturbine. It represents the gateway to the Picardy coast.
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