Baie de Somme, Protected wetland in northern France.
The Bay of Somme is a wetland on France's northern coast with salt marshes, mudflats, lagoons, and sand dunes. These habitats support over 300 bird species that migrate through the area seasonally.
The site gained Ramsar protected status in 1998, marking official recognition of its importance for migratory birds and aquatic ecosystems. This designation represented a major commitment to safeguarding the region's wetlands.
The villages surrounding the bay maintain fishing traditions passed down through generations. Visitors can experience this living connection to the sea through local restaurants and encounters with fishermen in their daily work.
Visitors can explore the area on marked walking trails, cycling routes, or guided boat tours with experienced nature guides. The best seasons for visiting are autumn and spring when bird populations are at their peak.
The peat bogs in this area are preserved in exceptional condition, a rarity in this part of Atlantic Europe. These ancient peat layers hold records of thousands of years of environmental changes.
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Parc du Marquenterre
1.4 km
National Nature Reserve of the Bay of Somme
1.5 km
Phare du Hourdel
2.3 km
Cayeux-sur-Mer lighthouse
5.1 km
Chapelle des marins à Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
6.9 km
Porte Guillaume
7.4 km
St Peter's Church, Le Crotoy
5.7 km
Phare du Crotoy
5.6 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Cayeux-sur-Mer
7.3 km
Abri du Benoît-Champy
6.9 km
Église de Saint-Firmin-lès-Crotoy
6.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Mer de Cayeux-sur-Mer
7.3 km
City walls of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
7.6 km
Harold tower
7.3 km
Scenic viewpoint
2.4 km
Monument à Jeanne d'Arc
6 km
Chapelle de la route de Rue du Crotoy
6 km
Chapelle du quartier de l'Aviation du Crotoy
5 km
Église de Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont
6.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
6.3 km
Chapelle à la Vierge de Saint-Firmin-lès-Crotoy
6.7 km
Chapelle Vacossin-Lenne de Saint-Firmin-lès-Crotoy
6.2 km
Chapelle des pêcheurs du Hourdel
2.3 km
Chapelle de La Bassée de Saint-Firmin-lès-Crotoy
4.9 km
Calvaire des Marins - Le Crotoy
5.9 km
Scenic viewpoint
5.6 km
Retable de la vie de saint Honoré au Crotoy
5.7 km
Croix du Hourdel
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