What to see and do in the Baie de Somme: planning your camping vacation
Tourism in the Baie de Somme
During your stay at Cayeux-sur-Mer campsite discover the Bay of the Somme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World club. Here are 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 your micro-adventure in the Baie de Somme.
Where is the Baie de Somme?
The Baie de Somme is located on the Picardie 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 an area of over 70 km2.
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998, the Baie de Somme is now internationally recognized for its ecological wealth. It is a major ornithological site in France, home to over 310 species of migratory and sedentary birds.
Where and when to see seals in the Baie de Somme
The Baie de Somme is home to France’s largest colony of harbor seals.Seal watching is a year-round activity. 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 port of Le Crotoy, near the locks.
- la pointe du Hourdel, at the foot of the blockhouse,
- the Cayeux-sur-Mer coast, towards Brighton-les-Pins, then La Mollière,
- Cap Hornu (Saint Valery-sur-Somme), opposite the parking lot,
- Quai Jeanne d’Arc at Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme,
Your stay at camping Les Galets de la Mollière
Choosing Camping *** Les Galets de la Mollière for your vacation is the ideal base from which to explore the entire Picardy coastline and the wide-open spaces of the Baie de Somme. Here, at our campsite near Cayeux beach, every holiday is lived to the rhythm of nature, between dunes, beaches and changing panoramas.
As a family, couple or group of friends, you’ll enjoy a peaceful environment where conviviality and simplicity are part of the experience. After a day in Le Crotoy or Saint-Valery, a walk across the Baie de Somme, a bike ride on the Vélomaritime (EV4 ) or an excursion to see the seals at Le Hourdel, return to the comfort of your campsite pitch or mobile home rental in the Baie de Somme, in an atmosphere conducive to rest and relaxation.
Enjoy the luxury of a Baie de Somme campsite with heated swimming pool and spa area. Enjoy the atmosphere of a family campsite with entertainment, kids’ clubs, playgrounds, sports activities and themed evenings.
At Galets de la Mollière, you’ll find everything you need for a balanced vacation of discovery, relaxation and authenticity.
Services designed for campers and nature lovers
To make your stay even more enjoyable, our 3-star campsite in the Baie de Somme offers a wide range of services dedicated to your comfort.
Take advantage of our Wi-Fi connection to share your vacation photos, and our bike rental service to explore the Route Blanche in total freedom.
The snack-restaurant serves pizzas, mussels and French fries, salads and burgers. A grocery store, laundry and baby area complete the offer, while our team is on hand to advise you on the must-sees of the Baie de Somme.
We cultivate this “camping spirit” of sharing and simplicity, while guaranteeing a modern quality of service to make your vacation on the Picardy coast a complete success.
Entertainment
Visits and outings in the Baie de Somme :
- Explore the dunes and the Parc Ornithologique du Marquenterre, home to thousands of migratory birds.
- Stop off at the Maison de la Baie de Somme near Le Hourdel.
- Take a stroll around the port of Le Hourdel, a small hamlet of Cayeux-sur-Mer with its fishermen’s cottages, lighthouse and pebble beach.
- Visit Le Crotoy, a charming seaside resort with its fishing and yachting harbour, Belle Époque villas and long beach.
- Stroll through the flower-lined streets of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a medieval town steeped in history and home to many treasures.
- Travel aboard an authentic steam train on the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme.
Book your camping holiday in the Baie de Somme now, in a mobile home or camping-caravan site. We look forward to welcoming you!