Destination Baie de Somme

DISCOVER THE PARK

HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRIP

Accompanied by Archibald, Brillant or Corail, our Boulogne draft horses, set off in a carriage to discover the Baie de Somme and its changing lights.

The coachman and the guide will explain to you how the Bay works and its tides while discovering the fauna and flora present on this protected estuary.

Duration
2 hours

Dates & times
Exit possible all year round on the opening dates of the Park, by reservation. Dates vary according to tides and weather conditions.

Prices
Adult: €30 / Child (from 4 to 12 years old): €25
The price includes the outing as well as the rental of binoculars.

Public
For all
6 participants maximum

DECEMBER

10h30

COMPLET

10h30

JANUARY

10h30

BOOK

THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BIRDS

As a family, go fishing for clues to discover the secrets of the birds of the Parc du Marquenterre.
After a presentation at the viewpoint, the guide will let you go on a "naturalist mission".
Armed with your field notebook, the children will have to elucidate the enigmas by looking for clues in the observation posts or with the guides encountered on the course.
Once the mysteries have been solved, all the teams will gather around the guide to share their observations and take advantage of his explanations over a good snack at the heronry observatory.

12 children maximum from 6 years old at the price of 16.00 €; €11.50 per accompanying person.
The price includes, the activity, the entrance to the park for the day as well as the rental of binoculars for the children.

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A NIGHT AT THE MARQUENTERRE

The ocher and soft lights of summer settle on the bodies of water. At a time when the last visitors to the Park are leaving the premises, discover the life of the species that take advantage of the long days and the coolness of the evening.
At sunset, when the birds return to their dormitories, come back to the Maison du Parc for a tasting buffet of regional products. The evening is an intense period of animal life, the occasion for a convivial moment with family or friends for an evening... at Marquenterre.

Duration
2h30 to 3h

Prices
Adult: 41€ / Child (from 6 to 18 years old): 26€
The price includes the outing, access to the Park for the day, the buffet and the rental of binoculars.

Public
From 12 years old
Walking level: Easy
20 participants maximum

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DUSK EXCURSION

Dusk is a privileged moment to enjoy unique atmospheres: concert of Natterjack Toads and Tawny Owls, crystalline song of the nightingale, or noisy arrival of cormorants in the dormitory...
A whole universe of sound that caresses our ears.

Duration
3h

Prices
Adult: 41€ / Child (from 6 to 18 years old): 26€
The price includes the outing, access to the Park for the day, the picnic and the rental of binoculars.

Public
From 12 years old
Walking level: Easy
20 participants maximum

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STAGE PHOTO ½ JOURNÉE

Accompanied by the beautiful atmosphere of sunrise and a specialized and passionate guide, the Park offers itself to you for an immersion in the world of wildlife photography.
Starting with naturalist knowledge then going through creativity (framing, composition) and mastery of settings, experience a half-day rich in nature education.
At sunrise, the Park is closed to the public and we favor the site to enjoy the best lights in an unusual setting.
The outings are punctuated by a few good acquaintances in the dining room and by a breakfast.

Duration
Half day

Prices
Adult: 62€
The price includes the course, snack and access to the Park for the day
Photo equipment to be provided

Audience
From 16 years old
Beginner level
8 participants maximum

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PRIVATE VISIT

Choose your moment, your season, and spend a privileged moment with a guide from the Parc du Marquenterre on a private visit.
He will be your exclusive contact during this discovery of wild fauna and flora.
Tailor-made for an extraordinary moment!

Prices
From 1 to 3 people: 150€
Additional visitor: 50€

Reservation by phone on 03 22 25 20 71

ENCOUNTER WITH NATURE

The guide accompanies visitors before the opening to the public to discover and decipher the behavior of birds.
Songs, nuptial parades, migrations: each season has its share of surprises and wonder.

Duration
2h30 to 3h

Prices
Adult: 26€
Child (from 6 to 18 years old): 16€
The price includes the outing, access to the Park for the day and the rental of binoculars.

Public
Everyone, from 8 years old
Walking level: Easy
20 participants maximum

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THE HIGH TIDES

Outing in the Baie de Somme, along the dyke of the Parc du Marquenterre, at high tide. These meetings with the high tides of high coefficient allow to discover the landscapes of the foreshore and the many animal and plant species that live there. This is the perfect time to observe the first gatherings of migratory birds in transit and chased by the waves.

Duration
2h30 to 3h

Prices
Adult: 26€ / Child (from 6 to 18 years old): 16€
The price includes the outing, access to the Park for the day and the rental of binoculars.
Picnic to plan (possibility of reservation with the Tablée du Marquenterre)

Public
Walking level: Good walker
20 participants maximum

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PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE LOOKOUT

The initiation to the hide is a great first experience to put yourself "in the shoes and mind of a wildlife photographer". A "turnkey" formula that allows you to use the Park's privatized lookout during the day, the entire site and its public observatories and to take advantage of the advice of a naturalist photographer guide who reveals all his tips for pitch.

Duration
Full day from 7 a.m. until the Park closes

Dates and times
By reservation - subject to a favorable period for the presence of birds (March to June)

Prices
180€ per day
The price includes the rental of the hide, the accompaniment of the guide for 3 hours, lunch at the restaurant as well as access to the Park for the day

Audience
From 16 years old
Beginner to amateur level
1 participant maximum

STAGE ORNITHO ½ JOURNÉE

Whether you are curious by nature, neophyte in ornithology, observer of birds and nature on a daily basis, this training is open to all without any prerequisites.
Field observation of the avifauna is open to all, based on the behavior of the species (ethology) according to the seasons and the natural environments frequented.
Technical bases and personalized methods of identification will be brought to you to be more independent and progress at your own pace.
Priority is given to observation, listening and exchanges in the field in a friendly atmosphere. 100% terrain and eye candy.

Duration
Half day

Prices
50€
The price includes training, access to the Park for the day and the rental of binoculars

Audience
From 16 years old
Beginner to amateur level
12 participants maximum

See you in 2024 for the next dates !

ACTIVITIES

DISCOVER THE PARK

HORSE AND CARRIAGE TRIP

THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BIRDS

A NIGHT AT THE MARQUENTERRE

DUSK EXCURSION

STAGE PHOTO ½ JOURNÉE

PRIVATE VISIT

ENCOUNTER WITH NATURE

THE HIGH TIDES

PHOTOGRAPHY ON THE LOOKOUT

STAGE ORNITHO ½ JOURNÉE

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