1 Weekend
Enjoy the invigorating salt air in the Baie de Somme
1 Weekend
How about an invigorating weekend? Test your performance levels on the 18-holes Belle Dune golf course. Wander the Parc du Marquenterre’s paths and learn about its migratory birds. Follow the guides from the Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l’oiseau and breathe in the salt air as you walk around the bay.
Would you rather just spend the weekend relaxing? Loosen up in the Belle Dune Aquaclub’s whirlpool bath or treat yourself to a Turkish bath. Go for a stroll in the Jardins de Valloires and soak in its serenity. Sample some skilfully reinvented regional specialities at the Cap Hornu Hotel-Restaurant**. Spend the night at the Hutte des 400 coups or the Pontoneer House and enjoy the peace and quiet of the marshes or the Somme canal.
Whatever your preferences, the "Destination Baie de Somme" sites have something for you.
The restaurant For a dinner or a lunch among friends, the cap hornu ...
The rooms Our 91 luxury rooms for 1 to 4 people are equipped with ...
On the banks of the Napoleon Canal, between Abbeville and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, the Pontoneer house exudes the irresistible charm of yesteryear.
Tours On foot, by bicycle or horseback, set out to discover all the richness of the Baie de Somme.
Set in the middle of the Sailly-Bray marshes, the Hutte des 400 coups, directly inspired by traditional Picardy hunting lodges, will be unforgettable.
The Sailly-Bray marshes A showplace for hunting snipe and observing migratory birds.
Maison de la Baie de Somme et de l’oiseau
A true initiation into the natural richness of the Estuary, the Bay of the Somme and Bird House is museum space open to all.
"Le Hourdel" marked walking tour (french only) (PDF / 362.8 kb)
Bicycle rentals From April to September, switch from your car to a bike.
Our Nature Outings Our guides will help you to observe the flora and fauna ...
Seal watching From May to September, visit the largest colony of Atlantic harbour seals in France.
In the heart of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, come and discover the Picarvie Museum and immerse yourself in the life of the Picards of the last century.
Guided tours for groups A guide will be glad to show you around these vanishing ancestral traditions.
Between land and sea , with its 260 ha of dunes, of forests and marshes, Marquenterre Park is a conserved space that will seduce you with its unique landscapes and natural riches.
"Les Crocs" marked walking tour (french only) (PDF / 321.6 kb)
Guided tours Learn how to observe fauna and flora and which places in ...
Introductory tour Our nature guides will lead you to the most interesting parts of the park.
Naturalist trips For two or three days, experience nature’s rhythm.
Nature instruction Our teaching team will work with you to put together a program adapted to your needs.
The Bistrot du Marquenterre For large meetings, we offer a hot or cold buffet ...
The Aquaclub offers you lots of activities throughout the year. Take your choice from among adventures with the toboggans, the wave pool, aquatic pleasures with water games: waterfall, whirlpool baths, water jets and the relaxation area with a sauna and a hammam.
"La Dune du Royon" marked walking tour (french only) (PDF / 776.5 kb)
Fitness Aqua gym, sauna, Turkish bath, take advantage of your evenings or week-ends to relax.
The restaurant-bar The bar-restaurant is accessible to everyone and serves healthy snacks!
Events With medals, trainings and sporting competitions, you can hone your talent on the Belle Dune Golf Course.
Proshop The shop carries all the accessories you need for playing the golf course.
Services Driving range, approach green, putting greens, clubs, golf carts, traditional or electric caddy carts...
The golf school The teaching centre offers a panel of services and targeted ...
The Lake Restaurant Friendly and warm, it is accessible for golfers and for ...
Agenda All year, the valloires gardens schedule a number of ...
Garden center and shop Seeds, specialised books, regional specialities, nest ...
The Gardener’s Table The gardener’s table will awaken your senses; the chef ...
Aire autoroutière de la Baie de Somme
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.
Bicycle outings Mount a bike to check out the country roads, the coast line and the numerous cycle roads along the shore.
The "Destination Baie de Somme" shop Satisfy your curiosity and prepare your itinerary at the ...
The overlook Gaze out over the Baie de Somme’s magnificent vistas from the terrace.
The windturbine Have a look at this odd, 40 meter high, windturbine. It represents the gateway to the Picardy coast.
Related information
Baie de Somme
The largest estuary in the North of France, criss-crossed by canals, sand banks and salt marshes, it covers a 70 km2 area from the Pointe du Hourdel to the south, and the Pointe de Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont to the north.
Sandy beaches
Between the Somme and the Authie there lies a huge beach of white sand, heaven itself for lazing around and water sports. Sand yachting, speed-sailing, kites, sand castles, swimming, sun bathing, outings on horseback or foot: they are all yours for the choosing…
Somme canal
Finished in 1835 on the orders of Napoleon I, the Somme canal links Saint-Simon to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. Its peaceful atmosphere is particularly propitious for exploring its very special natural and cultural heritage.
Cliffs
Between Ault and Mers-les-Bains, the Picardy cliffs jut out over the sea with their 80 meters of radiant white chalk. Forever separated from the sea by beach pebble dikes, they are the home of many species of birds and afford countless possibilities for a hike. A guaranteed adventure.
Dunes
The Baie de Somme has one of the largest European dune system. To the north, the Marquenterre dunes stretch over 240 hectares and to the south, the Brighton dunes are spread over 50 hectares. Gray, white, shrubby or thicket-covered, these mountains of fine sand are the home of a unique fauna and flora.
Marshes
Mecca for duck hunting and migratory bird watching, the marshes play a specific role in the life of Picardy. With their criss-crossing navigable canals and shaded paths, they are perfect for long hikes.
Forêt de Crécy
With its 4,300 hectares, the Forêt de Crécy is one of the largest forested areas in the North of France. The theater of a famous battle during the Hundred Years War, it includes some twenty "remarkable trees" identified by the Office National des Forêts.
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