Nature
La Baie de Somme
Sauvage
The Baie de Somme, Grand Site de France
- 72km2
- 49kmof cycle paths
- 300migratory bird AREAS
Among the most beautiful bays in the world
GRAND SITE DE FRANCE
Listed as one of the world’s most beautiful bays, alongside San Francisco and Halong, the Baie de Somme is an exceptional natural site.
Cinemascope landscapes, an impression of the end of the world: cliffs, sands, dunes, pebbles and marshes follow one another and complement one another to create an extraordinary landscape, far removed from concrete coastlines.
Here, sky and sea merge. Here, it is said, the light changes at every moment. So do the colors. The Baie de Somme has always been an inexhaustible source of inspiration for painters and writers: from Degas to Corot, from Jules Verne to Colette…
Thousands of migratory birds have found refuge here. France’s largest colony of harbor seals makes its home here.
The spirit of the place
Preserved coastline
A fragile site, the Baie de Somme is the fruit of a respectful alliance between man and nature. The commitment of its stakeholders to preserving the bay’s natural capital, passing on its values and the spirit of the place, make it a model of development that has earned it a place in the exclusive circle of Grands Sites de France, alongside the Marais Poitevin, the Gorges de l’Ardèche and the Pointe du Raz.
The values of the Grand Site label
* Protecting biodiversity
* Proposing developments that respect the local identity
* Guaranteeing visitors a high-quality welcome
* Maintaining traditional activities and respecting the local environment
* Promoting eco-responsible activities
For thrill-seekers: windsurfing, canoeing, kite-surfing, henson….
Ecomobility: a priority
– ON HORSEBACK, ON FOOT, BY BIKE, BY BOAT – DISCOVER SOMETHING DIFFERENT…
44 kilometers of cycle paths and 8 discovery loops, a steam railroad with 4 stations, hiking trails, sea excursions… the Baie de Somme has all the infrastructure you need to leave your car in the parking lot.
Meeting with
OLIVIER HERNANDEZ
NATURE GUIDE
“Passionate about nature since childhood, I have worked in several Picardy and national structures for the study and protection of nature. Today, as a nature guide and photographer, on the Picardy coast and sometimes elsewhere, I enjoy sharing my constant amazement at the treasures it has to offer. I invite the people I accompany to take a new look at it… one that I hope is imbued with understanding, admiration, respect and poetry…”
Itinera Magica
Une Somme qui a du chien !
Plus besoin de vous casser la tête pour savoir si vous pouvez emmener votre toutou en vacances : Arianne, alias Itinera Magica – Blog de voyage, accompagnée de Sigma et Nevada 
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