When you stay at Les Galets de la Mollière campsite, set off to discover the Baie de Somme, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World club. Here are all our tips for exploring the bay, everything you need to see and everything you need to do to make sure you don't miss out on anything during your micro-adventure in the Baie de Somme.
Where is the Baie de Somme?
The Baie de Somme is located on the Picardy coast in the Hauts-de-France region, between the Pointe du Hourdel in the south and the Pointe de Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont in the north. It covers more than 70 km2.
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998, the Bay of the Somme is now internationally recognised for its ecological wealth. It is an ornithological mecca in France, home to more than 310 species of migratory or sedentary birds.
Activities to do in the Baie de Somme
Spending a nature camping holiday in the Baie de Somme means enjoying a multitude of activities focused on discovering the Picardy coastline.
Crossing the Baie de Somme
The best way to discover the Baie de Somme is to cross the bay with a guide. He'll tell you all about the flora and fauna, the birds and seals... the phenomenon of the tides, the formation of the dunes. At the pointe du Hourdel, keep your eyes peeled for a good chance of spotting seals!
The Baie de Somme by bike
For cyclists, the Baie de Somme has 70km of cycle paths on the Vélomaritime (EV4) and 160km of signposted routes spread over 9 loops. <Cayeux-sur-Mer is the starting point for your discovery of the Baie de Somme. The route crosses the Route Blanche, between sea, dunes and pebbles.
Rando, kayak, photo safari
You can also opt for a dawn hike for early risers, an introduction to Nature photography with a professional photographer, a horse-drawn carriage ride from Le Crotoy beach or a kayaking excursion departing from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
Where and when to see seals in the Baie de Somme (the biggest French colony)
The Baie de Somme is home to France's largest colony of sea calf seals. Seal watching is an activity that can be done all year round. Two hours before or two hours after high tide, they can be seen resting on the bay's sandbanks. Here's where to go for an unforgettable seal encounter:
- the pointe du Hourdel, at the foot of the blockhouse
- the Cayeux-sur-Mer coast, towards Brighton-les-Pins, then La Mollière
- the Hornu cape, opposite the car park
- along the Jeanne d'Arc quay at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
- the port of Le Crotoy, near the locks
The campsite's favourites:
- Explore the range of dunes and the Marquenterre Ornithological Park, the home of thousands of migratory birds
- Stop by the Baie de Somme and Bird House near Le Hourdel
- Stroll around the port of Le Hourdel, a village near Cayeux-sur-Mer with fishermen’s houses, a lighthouse and a pebble beach
- Visit Le Crotoy, a charming seaside resort with a fishing port and a marina, Belle Époque villas and a vast beach
- Walk through the flower-filled streets of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a medieval town brimming with history and containing a large number of treasures
- Travel on board a real steam train on the Baie de Somme railway
Book your camping holiday in the Baie de Somme now, in a mobile home or camping caravan site. We look forward to seeing you!
