The Somme Bay, "Grand Site de France"
- 72sq.km
- 45km of cycle paths
- 300species of migratory birds
One of the most beautiful bays in the world
Grand Site de France
Officially listed as one of the most beautiful bays in the world alongside San Francisco and Ha Long, the Somme Bay is a stunning natural site. Panoramic landscapes, an end-of-the-world feel, with alternating cliffs, beaches, dunes, pebbles and marshes all adding to an extraordinary landscape, a far cry from other concrete-clad coasts. This is where the sea and the sky smudge together. Where the light is ever-changing. As are the colours. The Somme Bay has long been an endless source of inspiration for painters and writers, including Degas, Corot, Jules Verne and Colette.
Thousands of migratory birds take refuge here. The largest French colony of harbour seals too.
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A beautifully preserved coastline
The Somme Bay is a fragile site, striking a careful balance between nature and humankind. Stakeholders committed to preserving the bay's natural features and sharing its values and spirit have made it a model for development. As such it has been awarded the status of Grand Site de France like the marshes near Poitiers and the gorges in Ardèche and the Pointe du Raz.
The "Grand Site de France" values
* Protecting biodiversity
* Providing facilities in keeping with the spirit of the place
* Ensuring visitors are properly catered for
* Upholding tradition and preserving the residents' living conditions
* Promoting eco-friendly activities
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- Horse-riding, walking, cycling, sailing: alternative ways to explore the region!
Visitors to the Somme Bay can leave their car in the car park, since there are plenty of alternative facilities including 44 kilometres of cycle paths and 8 round-trip hikes, a steam railway with four stations, hiking trails and boat trips.
- Committed players
With cycle paths, round-trip trails, certified accommodation and bicycles for hire, the Somme makes cycling tourists feel really welcome. The network and the Cycling Welcome Charter ensure a great break.
Let's talk ToOlivier Hernandez
Nature Guide
Live Blog !Kevin Mercier
© Kevin MercierDiscovering the bay from the sky with Kevin Mercier !
Kevin Mercier, 23 years parisian, passionate about photography, has taken a flight over the Bay de Somme.
Let's start your photography journey in the bay de Somme !
En direct des Blogs !World Me Now
©World Me NowA la découverte de la Vallée de Somme !
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Mathis BEHAEGEL - LA TORTUGAA velo sur les traces de la bataille de la Somme !
C’est accompagné de son vélo Franklin, que Mathis Behaegel, alias "La Tortuga", a emprunté la véloroute Vallée de Somme pour partir la découverte de l'est du territoire et l'histoire de la Bataille de la Somme. Au programme : Des paysages marqués par le conflit mondial, des rencontres avec des passionnés, des mémoriaux emblématiques de la destination et de la nature.
A découvrir en vidéo ET en podcast !
Pour visionner la vidéo, cliquez ici !
