Discover the Bay of the Somme
The medieval city of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is historically remembered due to William the Conqueror and Joan of Arc. Take time to discover the remains of the castle walls, small paved side streets filled with flowers, the Saint-Martin church and don’t forget to stroll along the quay which lines the Bay of the Somme then you will have made the most of the unique landscape of the region ?
Classified as one of the most beautiful bays in the world, along side San Francisco Bay and Ha Long Bay, the Bay of the Somme will seduce you by its exceptional natural site. If it is the end of the world that you’d love to reach, then you will not be disappointed ! Cliffs as far as the eye can see, sands of various colours, dunes and pebbles make for a beautiful natural landscape. One says that the light of the bay changes constantly, if you have a passionate interest in migrating birds, plan for long periods of bird watching. Let it be known that the most photographed colony of seals in France are living there.
The Bay of the Somme is an ideal family destination for an adventure by bicycle in absolute safety. With 44 km of bicycle paths and 9 tracks to discover, take advantage of where the track leads you ! The fragrance of the pine forest, the colours of the swamplands and the architectural beauty of the villas from the Belle Epoque, you can discover such diverse wealth, far from the crowds and so close to nature.
