Le Crotoy
Baie de Somme
Le Crotoy, south-facing
- 1846FIRST BATHS UNION
- 66HECTARES OF “HUNTING” POND
- 60%SECOND HOMES
Small fishing port
CHARMING AND PICTURESQUE
North of the bay, take the panoramic road to Le Crotoy. You can see the emblematic silhouette of the two red and white turrets.
In the 17th century, Le Crotoy was one of the most important fishing ports in the English Channel. Today, fishing activity has declined, mainly due to the silting up of the bay, but the resort retains the charm of a small fishing port, with a few sauterelliers moored to go shrimping.
Fishermen’s cottages mingle with vacation homes. The long sandy beach is the only beach in the north facing south.
Perfumers and painters
…HAVE MADE LE CROTOY FAMOUS
Le Crotoy had its moment of glory thanks to Guerlain, the famous perfumer, who wanted to introduce his Parisian friends to the joys of sea bathing at Le Crotoy.
The colors of the Baie de Somme have always inspired artists. Thanks to its southern exposure, Le Crotoy is an ideal place to capture the reflections of the last rays of the sun. Famous writers and painters have drawn on the luminous ambience to let their talents flourish.
Manessier, Jules Verne, Colette, Sisley and Seurat all came to us in search of landscapes to describe and infinite gradations of blue, gray and orange.
Viewpoint at the Manessier Belvedere
THE MARKETS
– The main market takes place all year round on Friday mornings, in Place Jeanne d’Arc and along Quai Courbet.
– From mid-June to mid-September, a second market is held on Tuesdays at the same location.
– The Fish Market on Saturday mornings: fishermen sell fish directly from small stalls in front of the fishing port.
“The Bay of the Somme, still wet, darkly shines an Egyptian sky, raspberry, turquoise and green ash”. Colette
Outdoor activities
CROSSING THE BAY, BOAT TRIP
But also horse riding on the beach, stand-up paddle,…
Le Crotoy offers a wide range of possibilities. Just make sure you know the tide times! The tides punctuate the days in the Baie de Somme: at low tide, the beach can be explored ad infinitum, giving way to walks, horseback rides and sandcastle contests!
On the other hand, beware of the high tide, which comes in at the speed of a galloping horse, and climb aboard a boat, kayak or take out your kitesurf !
And when it’s too windy? Come aboard the p’tit train train de la Baie de Somme or head inland by bike !
Meet
CHRISTINE MANESSIER
DAUGHTER OF ALFRED MANESSIER
“My father spent his childhood vacations in the small resort of Le Crotoy. It was there, thanks to the colors, lights and sands of the bay, that he trained his eye and launched his career as a painter.”
Contact the tourist office
LE CROTOY
1 Rue Carnot
80550 Le Crotoy
Tel.: 03 22 23 62 65
Where to sleep?
HOTELS, GÎTES, CAMPSITES, BED AND BREAKFASTS
- Le Crotoy hotels
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See addresses - Campsites in Le Crotoy
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3 Coups de Coeur
FOR GOOD EATING
- Le Carré Gourmand
A new address in Le Crotoy… Chef Philippe Carré cooks the best of the bay: salt-meadow lamb, juliettes and sand carrots. - Le Mascaret
A new restaurant in Le Crotoy… where you can discover Picardy specialities and products from the Baie de Somme. - L’Auberge de la Marine
Inspired cuisine by Chef Pascal Lefebvre: red mullet marinated in spices, old-fashioned pork chop smoked raw in fir wood, and a whole host of inventive flavors on the menu.
