Destination Baie de Somme

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FROM 03 MAY TO 13 SEPTEMBER

SORTIE CRÉPUSCULAIRE

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

When evening comes, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of twilight during a visit, a special moment.

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FROM 16 JUNE TO 15 SEPTEMBER

EXPOSITION PHOTO

AT MAISON DE LA BAIE DE SOMME

Julie Barbier

Discover the photographer's work through a selection of photographs highlighting the richness of Picardy's wildlife.
Her work is part of an ethical, sensitive, and respectful approach to the nature that surrounds us.

Free admission

In partnership with the Bird and Nature Festival

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FROM 20 TO 21 SEPTEMBER

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS

AT JARDINS DE VALLOIRES

During Heritage Days, take advantage of a single ticket for €8 to explore the Gardens and take a guided tour of the Abbey.

Garden Side
Short presentations every hour from the podium.

Abbey Side
Thematic guided tour: "Baroque and the Cistercians."
The guides offer an architectural insight into the 17th and 18th century Valloires Abbey.

Tickets

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FROM 20 TO 21 SEPTEMBER

JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

For European Heritage Days, experience a special moment discovering the Parc du Marquenterre before it opens to the public with a naturalist guide.

You'll embark on a 2.5-hour discovery tour together to discover and decipher bird behavior.

All ages, ages 8 and up
Walking level: Easy
Free tour for a maximum of 20 participants.
Binoculars included in the tour.

Reservation required

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FROM 20 TO 21 SEPTEMBER

LES JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE

AT MAISON DE LA BAIE DE SOMME

During Heritage Days, let yourself be guided through several rooms of the museum.
A guide will share their knowledge of the history of the Bay and the many bird species that inhabit it, and will introduce you to the room dedicated to seals.
After the tour, you can continue exploring the museum at your own pace.

All ages, ages 8 and up
Duration: 1 hour
Tour and admission free for groups of up to 20 people.

Reservation required

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FROM 20 TO 21 SEPTEMBER

LES JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE

AT MUSEE DE PICARVIE

Take advantage of European Heritage Days to discover or rediscover the museum's impressive collection.
Immerse yourself in the lives of the Picardy people of yesteryear by wandering through cobbled streets, stalls, taverns, and schools.
More than 6,000 tools, some forty trades, as well as the skills of cob and flax are on display.

Saturday, September 20: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. / 1:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 21: 1:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Last admission 1 hour before site closing
Free

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27 SEPTEMBER

LE BIG DAY

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

"The Big Day" is an event that consists of noting as many species as possible observed in one day in the Parc du Marquenterre.
In line with the Global Big Day, an annual international event in the world of ornithology, experience the seventh edition of the Big Day Marquenterre.
More than a day of "competition", the Big Day Marquenterre will be a special opportunity to appreciate together the biodiversity of our favorite playground.

All audiences
Teams of 2 to 5 people to be formed (attention limited number of teams)

Activity included in the entrance to the Park

Reservation required

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04 OCTOBER

CONFERENCE

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

Why are crows at the pinnacle of animal intelligence?

Crows are considered by researchers to be one of the most intelligent animal species, on par with primates. But what is intelligence?

During the conference, participants will explore questions about corvids and their experiences with them through discussions, scientific studies, and striking visual aids.
Lecture by Bruno Machtelinck, amateur ornithologist specializing in the corvid family.

Time: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. approximately
Reservations recommended - subject to availability
As part of the 2025 Science Festival

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FROM 11 AUGUST TO 09 OCTOBER

SORTIE GRANDES MARÉES

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

Outing in the Bay of Somme, along the dike of the Parc du Marquenterre, on the day of high tides.

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FROM 06 APRIL TO 12 OCTOBER

RENCONTRE NATURE

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

Sundays and public holidays

Accompanied by a guide, discover and decipher the behavior of birds!

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12 OCTOBER

COLLECT AND COOK WILD PLANTS

AT JARDINS DE VALLOIRES

Culinary workshop at 3pm

After a time of visiting and picking in the Gardens with our guide and our Chef, meet at the restaurant to make some recipes.

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FROM 25 TO 26 OCTOBER

AUTUMN FESTIVAL

AT JARDINS DE VALLOIRES

Family festivities around autumn, tasting of autumn flavors, entertainment all weekend long.

Detailed program to come

All audiences

Adult: €10.50
Child: €6
Includes access to the Gardens for the day

No reservation required

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FROM 07 JULY TO 30 OCTOBER

A LA RECHERCHE DU NICHOIR PERDU

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

Every Monday and Thursday in the summer

As a family, go looking for clues to discover the secrets of the birds of the Parc du Marquenterre

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FROM 18 OCTOBER TO 02 NOVEMBER

LES SEMAINES DE LA MIGRATION

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

A guide will help you discover the incredible phenomenon of bird migrations.
He will accompany you to the heart of the Marquenterre Park to tell you about the life of migratory birds for whom the great journey, despite all its dangers, is a condition of survival.

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FROM 22 MARCH TO 02 NOVEMBER

INTRODUCTION TO GARDENS

AT JARDINS DE VALLOIRES

Every Sunday at 11am

From March to November, take a 1hour 30 guided tour of the gardens.

He'll give you all the keys you need to understand the history of the site, introduce you to interesting and emblematic varieties and give you a better understanding of how the gardens were designed by landscape architect Gilles Clément.

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FROM 29 DECEMBER TO 04 JANUARY

MEETING AT THE FEEDER FENCE

AT PARC DU MARQUENTERRE

Every day from 2pm to 3pm

Meet a guide for a meeting dedicated to birds in winter! He will help you identify the species that frequent the feeders and will share his advice on the importance of feeding them during the cold season, by choosing the appropriate foods to support them throughout the winter

All audiences
Price: Included in the entrance to the Park

THE AGENDA

SORTIE CRÉPUSCULAIRE

EXPOSITION PHOTO

Julie Barbier

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS

JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE

LES JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE

LES JOURNÉES EUROPÉENNES DU PATRIMOINE

LE BIG DAY

CONFERENCE

Why are crows at the pinnacle of animal intelligence?

SORTIE GRANDES MARÉES

RENCONTRE NATURE

Sundays and public holidays

COLLECT AND COOK WILD PLANTS

Culinary workshop at 3pm

AUTUMN FESTIVAL

A LA RECHERCHE DU NICHOIR PERDU

Every Monday and Thursday in the summer

LES SEMAINES DE LA MIGRATION

INTRODUCTION TO GARDENS

Every Sunday at 11am

MEETING AT THE FEEDER FENCE