What to do when camping in Le Crotoy: tips for visits, accommodation and holidays in the Baie de Somme
Small seaside town
20 km from Les Galets de la Mollière campsite in Cayeux-sur-Merdiscover Le Crotoy, a small seaside town on the Somme renowned for its beach, its fishing and yachting harbour and its picturesque town center.
Situated between the Baie de Somme and the Parc du Marquenterre, close to the Côte d’Opale, Le Crotoy is one of a number of towns and villages that have been awarded the Pays d’art et d’histoire label for promoting their heritage. Whatever the season, Le Crotoy attracts lovers of kayaking, heritage and natural attractions. Where to go and what to do in Le Crotoy? Follow us on our tour !
Le Crotoy beach
Le Crotoy is famous for its beach, the only south-facing stretch of sand in the north. Beach huts add a picturesque touch to the seaside skyline. This is not a beach recommended for swimming (bathing is prohibited), but rather for strolling with a view over the Baie de Somme. The GR120 runs through the beach, joining the Parc du Marquenterre and Plage de la Maye to the north.
Le Crotoy harbour
It’s in the port of Le Crotoy, which in the 17th century was one of the busiest fishing ports in the English Channel, that you can best soak up the town’s maritime atmosphere. Fishermen’s cottages stand side by side with vacation homes, and the last of the grasshoppers still unload their crates of shrimp on the quayside. Numerous restaurants offer fish and seafood specialties, Bouchot mussels, sauerkraut and fisherman’s stew.
Le Crotoy town center: a heritage to discover
The town of Le Crotoy is famous for its Belle Époque villas. Some are closely linked to great personalities. Thanks to Abbeville-born perfumer Pierre Guerlain, in the 19th century Le Crotoy became a popular vacation spot not only for the Tout-Paris, but also for many painters, poets and writers. Victor Hugo built the house La Solitude. Toulouse-Lautrec set up his easel in the villa “Les mouettes blessées”. Colette spent her summers resting in the villa des Dunes… You can also discover the Millevoye house, the former bow-window chalet “Felix-Suzanne-Madeleine”, or the Villa Marguerite in Art Nouveau brick and ceramics.
Don’t miss “Les Tourelles“, Le Crotoy’s prestigious hotel-restaurant, whose two red-brick watchtowers overlook the town.
A variety of tours
Must-do activities in Le Crotoy :
- Stroll along the Jules-Noiret promenade, which stretches 2 km along the beach.
- Look for the remains of the 12th-century fortified castle of Le Crotoy, where Joan of Arc was imprisoned in 1430.
- Visit the monument to the Caudron brothers andSaint-Pierre church (13th century).
- Discover the Baie de Somme on a boat trip on the Commandant Charcot IV (Le Crotoy / le Hourdel)
- Travel aboard the steam train from the Baie de Somme to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme on the old “Réseau des Bains de Mer”.
Book your camping holiday near Le Crotoy now, with mobile-home rental or pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes. We look forward to seeing you!
Your camping holiday in Le Crotoy, Baie de Somme
Choosing Camping Les Galets de la Mollière means staying in the heart of the Baie de Somme, Picardie Maritime. You’ll enjoy rapid access to one of the seaside resorts closest to Paris by train. From our campsite in Le Crotoy (22 km), it’s just a few minutes to the ” plage blanche “, the only south-facing beach in the Baie de Somme. Stroll along the fishing port, sample freshly caught shrimp or admire the Belle Époque villas lining the waterfront. After a day in Le Crotoy, return to the serenity of our Baie de Somme campsite.
Mobile home rentals and pitches near Le Crotoy
For your vacations in Le Crotoy, we offer you quality accommodation, perfectly integrated into nature:
- Traditional camping pitches Large, demarcated plots for your tent, caravan or camper van, offering peace and privacy.
- Mobile home rentals in Le CrotoyLe Crotoy: modern, spacious accommodation with terrace for up to 6 people, for a vacation without compromising on comfort.
3-star campsite with heated pool near Le Crotoy beach
Our 3-star campsite near Le Crotoy combines friendliness, comfort and the seaside in the Baie de Somme.
- An aquatic area: enjoy our campsite with heated swimming pool near Le Crotoy and a spa area to relax after a long walk on the beach or a kayak, paddle or pirogue outing.
- Entertainment and kids’ and teens’ club: supervised fun and sports activities to keep the young ones entertained while parents relax (tennis, pétanque, table tennis).
- Practical on-site services: snack bar for mussels and French fries evenings, convenience store, laundry and Wi-Fi to keep you connected.
Ready to discover the charms of Le Crotoy? Enjoy a unique seaside village, facing south and facing Saint-Valery. Between strolls along the harbor, crossing the bay on foot and encounters with seals at low tide, your camping holiday in the Baie de Somme promises a natural and iodized interlude. Book your getaway in the heart of one of the most beautiful panoramas on the Picardy coast.
