Baie de Somme

The Bay of Somme contains salt marshes, mudflats, lagoons, and sand dunes that provide habitats for over 300 species of migratory birds.

The site received Ramsar designation on January 23, 1998, acknowledging its role in preserving aquatic birds and their natural environments.

The surrounding villages maintain traditional fishing methods, supplying fresh seafood to local restaurants and maintaining maritime heritage.

Visitors can explore the bay through marked walking trails, bicycle paths, or guided boat tours led by nature specialists.

The peat bogs of the bay maintain an exceptional state of preservation, uncommon in this region of Atlantic Europe.

Location: Colline-Beaumont

Location: Groffliers

Location: Nempont-Saint-Firmin

Location: Tigny-Noyelle

Location: Waben

Location: Arry

Location: Bernay-en-Ponthieu

Location: Boismont

Location: Brutelles

Location: Cahon

Location: Cambron

Location: Cayeux-sur-Mer

Location: Le Crotoy

Location: Favières

Location: Forest-Montiers

Location: Fort-Mahon-Plage

Location: Grand-Laviers

Location: Lanchères

Location: Nampont

Location: Noyelles-sur-Mer

Location: Pendé

Location: Ponthoile

Location: Port-le-Grand

Location: Quend

Location: Regnière-Écluse

Location: Rue

Location: Saigneville

Location: Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont

Location: Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Location: Vercourt

Location: Villers-sur-Authie

Location: Vron

Location: Woignarue

Inception: January 23, 1998

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Address: Baie de Somme, France

GPS coordinates: 50.23330,1.55000

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:43