Camping at Quend-Plage (30 km)
Pretty family resort
This pretty, family-friendly seaside resort, with its characteristic beach and remarkable territory, has many facets: wild dunes, a long sandy beach renowned for sand yachting, and of course the pine forest and its charming little hamlets. Stop off at Quend-Plage during your vacation, about 30 minutes’ drive from your La Croix L’Abbé campsite on the Baie de Somme and Baie d’Authie, in Picardie Hauts-de-France.
A seaside resort nestled in the heart of Marquenterre
Unspoilt nature
Situated in the heart of one of Northern Europe’s largest dune massifs, the Marquenterre, Quend-Plage-les-Pins is a charming, family-friendly seaside resort. Don’t look for trendy clubs and boutiques, here everything is simple, close to unspoilt, authentic nature. With its 15 km of fine sandy beach, its bike path through the pine forest (unique on the Picardy coast) and its hiking, biking and horse-riding trails, you’ll enjoy the benefits of the bord’ed’mer (as they say over there!). Fishing enthusiasts can enjoy shellfishing on foot. With a guide from the Tourist Office, you can discover how the famous bouchot mussels are farmed. As well as windsurfing and stand-up paddling, those with a thirst for adventure on land or in the water can try their hand at sand yachting, the cult sport of the Hauts de France. It’s certain that all the ingredients are there to make this a magical experience: wind and vast stretches of fine sand!
An exceptional geographical location in an unspoilt environment
For lovers of wide open spaces and natural scenery, Quend Plage offers a breath of fresh air and a complete change of scenery. Here, where the sun sometimes fails to shine, silence and serenity radiate. Between Quend-plage and Fort-Mahon-Plage, get off the beaten track to discover the beauty of the countryside. The signposted Royon and Colombier paths take you through quiet, wooded landscapes. This natural dune environment, where the Oyat is king, is extremely sensitive. Many plant species colonize this environment, which is also home to numerous birds. This part of Picardy’s coastline remains one of the wildest…
What to see in Quend-Plage
Beach activities
After enjoying the pleasures of the ocean, take a break in the heart of the resort, with its pedestrian square leading down to the beach and the magnificent Notre Dame des Pins chapel. There’s no shortage of leisure activities here! Sand yachting, tree climbing, mini-golf, discovery farm, water park, 18-hole golf course, Rosalies, cinema, hiking, biking, laser ball, horse or pony riding. Find out more at the reception desk of your La Croix L’Abbé campsite or at the Quend-Plage tourist office, which has the “tourisme et handicap” label.
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