On foot

Today, water from the River Somme still feeds the surrounding ponds and lakes, but in the past the river flow was also controlled by locks in order to provide electricity.

At the very heart of Marquenterre, take a walk in the pine forests and dunes called "crocs" in the Picardy language.

After having enjoyed the beautiful green countryside, come and discover this charming village that has managed to keep its identity and where flowers reign.

"Long : large church, beautiful chateau, head in the fields, feet in water" or as you would say in the Picardy language : "Long : grind'église, bieu catieu, s'tête dins chés camps, chés pieds dins l'ieu".