Things to do in Baie de Somme: the must-see sights

Area guide · Hauts-de-France · 4 places to discover

One of the finest bays in Europe, the Baie de Somme unfolds vast expanses of sand and mudflats where wild seal colonies breed, between picturesque fishing villages and a bird reserve.

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The 4 must-see places in Baie de Somme

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Le Crotoy Must-see

A fishing village facing Saint-Valery, renowned for its sunsets over the bay and its bouchot mussels.

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Saint-Valery-sur-Somme Must-see

A fortified medieval town from which William the Conqueror set sail, with its colourful fishing quarters and ramparts.

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Parc du Marquenterre

An internationally renowned bird reserve, a refuge for hundreds of species of migratory birds at the heart of the bay.

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Seals of the Baie de Somme

France's largest colony of harbour seals, observable notably near Le Hourdel at low tide.

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