Destination Baie de Somme

DISCOVER THE PARK

HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRIP

An original discovery of the Bay of Somme along the park side sea.

From the Parc du Marquenterre, set off on a carriage ride for an original way* to discover the Baie de Somme. Along the Park beside the sea, two majestic boulonnais horses, driven by the coachman, take you on a voyage of discovery along the coastline. Your naturalist guide will tell you all about the beauty and richness of the region, how an estuary forms, the typical vegetation, the foreshore ... an exciting visit for you to enjoy!

Duration : 2h

Difficulty/Accessibility : Ideal to do with family or friends with young children, general public

Package of 105.00 € for 1 to 6 people

* Output subject to favorable weather conditions

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THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BIRDS

To get started with your family

Along with your children, discover the exceptional abilities birds have. This excursion combines the observation of birds by highlighting their adaptations, and mini-workshops helping children to identify with a bird.
The little extra you get with this excursion: A snack is provided on your return from the tour (included in the price)

Prices : €18/adult – €10/child
Duration : 2h
Difficulty/Accessibility : Ideal for families, excursion suitable for children from 6 years old

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THE HIGH TIDES

Unique landscapes to discover

Excursion in the Baie de Somme, in the Nature Reserve part, along the breakwater of the Parc de Marquenterre, at the time of the high tides. Experiencing these high tidal ranges enables us to discover the unique landscapes of the foreshore and the numerous animal and plant species that live there.

Prices : €18/adult – €10/child
Duration : 3-hour excursion – bring a picnic (option to reserve on site)
Difficulty/Accessibility : Good walkers (bring walking shoes or boots)

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DUSK EXCURSION

When night comes, another world comes to you. Guided tour and picnic

In the evening, the Parc du Marquenterre takes on a different face; dusk is a special time to enjoy a unique atmosphere: a concert by the Natterjack Toads and Tawny Owls, the crystalline song of the Nightingale and noisy arrival of the Cormorants in their roost ... a whole world of sound caresses our ears.
All accompanied by a picnic in an observation post.

Excursion of 2 hours +
Prices: €30/adult and €20/child

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PHOTO IMPROVEMENT COURSE

You’ve mastered the fundamentals and want to improve the various aspects of your animal photography. After a personalised assessment, the photographer guide will help you progress. A 100% nature programme sharing photos with enthusiasts!

Price : €145/person (2 meals included, 8 participants)
Duration : 1 full day from 11.00 am till 10.00 pm
Required : good knowledge of the basics of photography
Equipment : camera that can be used in creative mode

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STAGE ORNITHO

Whether you are curious about nature, a neophyte in ornithology, an observer of birds and nature on a daily basis, these four seasonal training courses are open to all without any necessary prerequisites.
Field observation of avifauna is accessible to all based on the identification, the behavior of species (ethology) over the seasons and the natural environments they frequent.

Technical bases and personalized identification methods will be brought to you to be more autonomous and progress at your own pace. Priority is given to observation, listening and exchanges in the field in a friendly atmosphere

Price: 120 € per day.

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ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE

The Park just for you.

Before the park opens its doors to the public, in the company of our naturalist guide, enjoy the 200 hectares of the place in peace and solitude. During migration or nesting times each season, every moment is a source of surprises in the company of our naturalist guide.

Prices : €18/adult – €10/child

Duration : 3 hr

8 people maximum

Difficulty : general public

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A NIGHT AT THE MARQUENTERRE

Private visit at sunset

The soft ochre lights play on the water. The last visitors leave the paths while cormorants, egrets and herons prepare to return to their roost.

A friendly moment shared with family or friends of an evening.

Prices : €18/adult and €10/child
Duration : 3hr
Difficulty/Accessibility : general public

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AUTUMN MIGRATION

Guided tour to learn all about migration

The guides introduce you to the incredible phenomenon of bird migrations.
He will accompany you to the heart of the Marquenterre Park to tell you the life of migratory birds for whom the great journey, in spite of all its dangers, is a condition of survival.
Species identification, listening to screams, explanation of flight, counting ... all aspects of migration that will be explained to you by a specialized guide
Meet at 8:45 am at the Marquenterre Park House for a departure at 9am

Duration: 2h30 to 3h
Price: Adult: 18 € / Child: 10 € (ticket valid for the exit + access to the Park all day)

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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

Parc du Marquenterre is an endless source of inspiration for nature photography. In the company of your photographer guide, you’ll learn all the basics and photo techniques using simple, accessible language. You’ll also learn to recognise the birds you see.

Price : €145/person (2 meals included, 8 participants)
Duration : 1 full day from 11.00 am till 10.00 pm
Equipment : camera required (all types)

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MACRO & PROXI PHOTO WORKSHOP

Proposed in July and August, a period particularly rich in diversity (dragonflies, amphibians, flowers, butterflies, grasshoppers and locusts, etc ...) and colors, the workshop addresses some of the basics of photo depending on the level of each participant.

Then it's the field and the practical exercises

which guide the half day! Just a piece of garden of a few square meters and a goal
"Basic" to make beautiful images! Even if you are not a fan of small animals (this
which may change after this course), the macro is a great way to progress in photo.
It appeals to your sense of creativity and your own sensitivity.

The guide welcomes participants from 7.45 am and offers them to have a coffee before departure on
field.

Price: 30 € / person (Binocular loan included + access to the Park all day)
Duration: 3h
Public: from 16 years old / all levels

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