What to see and do in Cayeux-sur-Mer during your camping vacation
A walk in the Baie de Somme
Make the most of your stay camping at Cayeux-sur-Mer to escape between the Hâble d’Ault nature reserve and the small port of Le Hourdel. With family or friends, discover a charming seaside resort on the Bay ofthe Somme, where you’ll enjoy a pleasant vacation by the sea. On the program: swimming and water sports on the beach, walks along Europe’s longest boardwalk, encounters with the seals of the Baie de Somme and much, much more!
Cayeux-sur-Mer beach: round pebbles and soft sand
The beach at Cayeux-sur-Mer stretches over 14 km of pebbles at high tide and sand at low tide. This is where you’ll find Europe’s longest boardwalk. Over 400 beach huts line the seafront! The beach is guardedin summer , and dogs are allowed on the beach (on a leash). The central area features a swimming pool and children’s playground.
Activities to enjoy the beach all summer long
During your vacation in Cayeux, get ready to experience unforgettable moments on the water! Why not experience the thrill of kitesurfing on one of the most beautiful spots in Northern France?
Looking for peace and quiet? Put on your lifejacket and glide along on a stand-up paddle, try your hand at sand yachting or set off in a sea kayak to explore the surrounding area. Prefer a sea adventure? Treat yourself to a sailboat trip from the port of Le Hourdel, or enroll your children in a sailing course for unforgettable memories.
And, of course, there’s nothing like twirling your kite on the beach for a moment of pure pleasure! A major kite festival is held every year in Cayeux-sur-Mer (June).
Le Hourdel, its port, lighthouse and seals
Head south along the Cayeux beach to the fishing port of Le Hourdel and its emblematic white lighthouse! With its fishermen’s cottages and picturesque atmosphere, it’s the perfect place for a stroll that will delight campers. Witness the return of the fishing boats, particularly the grasshoppers fishing for shrimp.
The view of the Baie de Somme from the pointe du Hourdel is simply breathtaking. Le Hourdel is also a well-knownseal-watching spot. A real rendez-vous with nature! If you’re coming by car, you can park in the Route Blanche parking lot (fee payable).
From the campsite, follow the Route blanche on foot or by bike
Just a stone’s throw from our campsite in Cayeux-sur-Mer, the Route Blanche is a greenway for cyclists and walkers linking the hamlet of Le Hourdel to that of La Mollière. It takes around 5 km round trip through the dunes. The path stretches along the “Cordon de Galets de la Mollière”, a 263-hectare protected site to the south of the Baie de Somme Nature Reserve. A walk not to be missed!
Must-do activities in Cayeux :
- Travel aboard the historic Baie de Somme train to Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme.
- Spend an evening at the Cayeux-sur-Mer Casino and try to hit the jackpot at blackjack or roulette.
- Visit the lifeboat station and the Benoît Champy lifeboat (listed as a historic monument).
- Stroll through Brighton Pine Wood between Cayeux-sur-Mer and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
- Explore the Hâble d’Ault bird sanctuarya former lagoon home to some 270 species of migratory birds.
- Participate in Trail de la Baie de Sommestarting on the esplanade in Cayeux (July).
Treat yourself to an unforgettable camping holiday by booking your mobile home or camping pitch rental now, 10 minutes from the beach, in the heart of the Baie de Somme. We’re ready to welcome you!