How to visit the Baie de Somme by train?

The Bay of the Somme Railway CFBS is a French tourist railway. It is managed by a non-profit agency. This tourist railway runs on a narrow-gauge line between Le Crotoy and Cayeux-sur-Mer and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme from February to December. It leads to three seaside resorts the Bay of the Somme: Cayeux-sur-Mer, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and Le Crotoy.

Where to take the train to the Baie de Somme?

Take the Chemin de fer de la baie de Somme train to the Crotoy is a classic. The path runs along the lock bridge at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and bypass the bay and marshesI was looking at herons, egrets, swans, moorhens and all kinds of ducks.

How to get to Le Crotoy by steam train, with which station?

To get to the Crotoy or to Saint-Valery-sur-Sommeyou can rent a car from Amiens.

The best time to visit the Bay of Somme

The month of May à October is the ideal time to travel to Somme Bay. It's a great destination if you're on holiday at the weekend, or all year round during the winter or shoulder seasons. This tourist place is part of the Club des 30 most beautiful bays in the world. The climate is not too bad in June and September. It is much cheaper than in the summer. You should know that most of the tourism in the Baie de Somme is concentrated in the summer and during the bridges of the summer season.

How to discover the Baie de Somme and go to Le Crotoy?

There are many possible activities and experiences to be had when visiting the Bay of the Somme for a weekend.

Head for the chalk cliffs at Ault and admire the beautiful scenery

The string of chalk giants from this balcony overlooking the sea leaves visitors speechless.

In addition, the Cise Wood is not far away. This place is also a nice place to go down to the foot of the cliffs. However, you should be careful not to walk too close because of the dangers that can arise.

Riding a locomotive from Le Crotoy to Saint Valery

Towed by a valiant locomotive In the middle of a steam train, climb aboard one of the wooden carriages from the good old days. Since the 1970s, an association has been running a tourist service and has preserved a real treasure for the enjoyment of visitors.

You can take the steam train through the station Le Crotoy | Saint Valery- sur- Somme. The journey takes about 1 hour.

Take a sightseeing ride on horseback along the beach or through the pine forests

Have an unforgettable experience by discovering the Marquenterre domain on horseback along trails through forests and dunes. The beauty of the area will leave you speechless. The scent of pine trees in the air, ducks soaring, sea buckthorn berries in bloom, bighorn sheep in the distance, and dunes as far as the eye can see will take your breath away! Experience the feeling of freedom as you gallop along the beach.

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