Tourism and visits in Picardy near your lodging.
The Marquenterre, delimited by the Bay of the Somme and the Bay of the AuthieThe Bay of the Somme
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Different themes to discover the bay :
- Sea : Board the Somme Bay Boat. - Nostalgic tour of the Bay of the Somme with the old steam train. - Sport : French sea kayak and outrigger canoe club or by bicycle : The bike paths in the Marquenterre are perfect for a family outing. Sometimes, you may be lucky to see a rash harbour seal in Saint Valéry or Le Crotoy . |
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The Marquenterre Park
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In the heart of the Bay of the Somme, the Marquenterre Park :
Between land and sea, it is a protected area that will seduce you with its unique landscapes and natural riches. Observation posts allow you to easily observe the birds that come from all of Europe. Unforgettable experience ! |
The bay of the Authie in Fort Mahon
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Sheltered from the wind, it offers many walks with the :
- Fishermen's Lane : (Sentier des pêcheurs de la baie à la plage ). - Dune's Discovery Lane : (Sentier de découverte de la dune de l'Authie). You can also ride one of the well-known Henson horses (Centre équestre Etrier). |
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The Marquenterre beach from Fort Mahon to Quend.
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All kinds of activities can be practised on the 18 km beach :
kitesurf, landsailing, kite or swimming. - Sailing school, catamarans, ... : E.V.E.I.L.S. - Funboard, Landsailing, ...: Ozone in Quend Plage, Eolia. will help you in your activities. |
In Fort Mahon Plage, you can also find :
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A golf course (18 holes) : Belle Dune 18 trous.
A Water park : Aquaclub. Tree climbing : Arbre & Aventure. Covered tennis court. A cinema and every high street shops of a seaside resort. Market days : Tuesday and Friday. |
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In the surroundings, you can visit :
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Cistercian abbey and jardins de Valloires.
Nausicaa (Boulogne sur mer). Leisure park of Bagatelle. Rue : Beifry and Caudron museum (One of the earliest aircraft manufacturers in France). Ault and its great white cliffs. Montreuil sur mer and its walls. |
Bay of Somme and Marquenterre Park