Guided tours and excursions on foot, by train, by boat in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Discover the Bay of the Somme

There’s no shortage of walks to discover the hidden side of our campsite in St-Valery-sur-Somme A steam train ride, a walk across the Bay of the Somme with a nature guide, or a boat trip to see France’s largest colony of harbor seals.

The Baie de Somme by steam train

Authentic locomotives and carriages will take you on a steamy tour of the Baie de Somme! During this ride through mollières, marshes and meadows, find yourself back in 1900 and travel as far as Cayeux-sur-Mer and the town of Le Crotoy, on the old “Réseau des Bains de Mer”. Opt for the guided tour, as your guide will tell you all about the history of the little train, its machines and wagons. Le Chemin de fer de la Baie de Somme, 80230 St Valery sur Somme. Tel: 03 22 26 96 96, further information at www.chemindefer-baiedesomme.fr

Boat trip in the Baie de Somme

Come aboard the Commandant Charcot for a trip to the heart of the Baie de Somme. Let’s go for a 40-minute to 2-hour sea trip between Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Le Crotoy and Le Hourdel, to meet the grey seals. The Baie de Somme is home to the largest colony of harbor seals on the French coast. Another possibility: a trip aboard the P’tit Charcot, a 12-seater rigid semi. Address: Quai Perrée, 80230 Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. Further information at www.bateau-baie-somme.com

Crossing the bay on foot with a guide

One of our flagship outings is to cross the bay from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme to Le Crotoy at low tide. For obvious safety reasons, it is out of the question to embark on this adventure without an experienced guide”. This 3-hour guided tour will introduce you to the vastness of the Baie de Somme and its environmental riches. You’ll need to be in good physical condition, as you’ll be moving through a varied environment (sandbanks, quicksand, mudflats…). Further information at www.randonature-baiedesomme.com