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Discover the Somme department, just 2 hours from Paris! Don't miss Amiens with its cathedral and the Hortillonnages, the floating gardens, the Baie de Somme, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Le Crotoy, Fort-Mahon-Plage, Cayeux-sur-Mer, Mers-les-Bains... Look for your gîte among the Clévacances approved addresses.
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The coastline stretches for 70 km! In the north, enjoy the resorts of Quend-Plage-les-Pins and Fort-Mahon-Plage. Find large sandy beaches and a superb dune massif in the Baie d'Authie close to your gîte. The Baie de Somme, a major site in France, welcomes you with its 2 resorts: Le Crotoy to the north and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme to the south. The landscapes of Ault offer exceptional views and are marked by the birth of the chalk cliffs that extend into Normandy. Cayeux-sur-Mer is famous for its plank path, the longest in Northern Europe! A little further south and at the gateway to Normandy, discover Mers-les-Bains with its pebble beach and colourful villas close to the seafront. The Belle Epoque atmosphere is guaranteed!
Book a Clévacances gîte and discover the Somme Valley. A cycle route links the Somme from east to west, covering almost 120 kilometres, between Péronne and the bay estuary at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and along the River Somme! This cycle route is a paradise for cyclists and nature lovers! At the heart of the département, the city of Amiens is famous for its sublime cathedral, its hortillonnages and its festive Saint-Leu district! History buffs, head off to discover the First World War Remembrance and History Trail.
There are plenty of activities to do in the 7 seaside resorts on the Picarde Coast. Discover Le Crotoy and the bay on foot with a guide! The resort Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, to the south, with its medieval town and upper town boasts its viewpoint from the Chapelle des Marins! Below, the marina and the colourful houses of the fishermen's quarter will win you over. On site, the Chemin de fer de la Baie de Somme (Somme Bay Railway) will take you on a Belle Epoque journey through the bay! The Bay of the Somme is also the kingdom of birds! The Bay of the Somme is also the kingdom of birds! There's a museum dedicated to them: the Maison de la Baie de Somme in Lanchères. You'll find over 250 species of birds represented in their reconstructed natural environments. Book a Clévacances gîte and discover the trail around a lake, ideal for observing the biodiversity of the marshes and the different species of ducks and geese found in the Baie de Somme. To see them up close, head to Parc du Marquenterre, which comprises 200 hectares of marshes, dunes and reedbeds and is one of Europe's leading birdwatching sites. Species stop here to recharge their batteries on migration, while others come here to hibernate or breed. Inside the Park, you'll find 3 trails and 13 observation posts for total contemplation. North of Cayeux-sur-Mer (Cayeux-sur-Mer), take a stroll to the Pointe du Hourdel and use your binoculars to spot the colony of harbour seals that has taken up residence there!
Book a gite and go sand yachting at the resorts of Cayeux-sur-Mer (Fort-Mahon-Plage and Quend-Beach! There are also plenty of walks and horse rides on offer. If you're a keen cyclist, the Vélomaritime follows the Picardy Coast from north to south and the Véloroute links the Somme from east to west! There are also plenty of cycle routes to discover the Parc Naturel Régional de la Baie de Somme.
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