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Here is an amazing voyage around and across the Baie de Somme, among the most beautiful bays in the world. Along small country roads and cycle paths, well-marked routes take you from the Bird Park to the Maison de la Baie (visitor's centre). You'll cycle alongside marshes, lakes and salt-meadows enlivened by the daily ballet of native and migrating birds.The life of the Bay is rythmed by tide and season. One moment it can be all beach and relaxation, a place to wander, far from the madding crowd...then it may call to you to labour, for there are cockles, elvers and shrimps to be gathered! The Bay can slumber in the mist or glow in an unforgettable sunset. Here in the Baie de Somme, there are no promises...except that what you take will be yours forever.
This holiday is ideal for families. All accommodation has generous outside space available. The bike routes are simple and lead to a variety of sites to explore including the Bird Park, Museums, and a small steam railway.
From April to October.
Itineraries (please click for details)
8 days / 7 nights 
5 days / 4 nights
Characteristics of circuits
Difficulty: 2/5
Daily stages : 14 - 32 kilometres
Very little change in level
Signposted country roads and cycle paths
Suitable for road and trail bikes
What's included?
Half board in 2 or 3 star hotels
Baggage transfer
Detailed roadbook and maps
Technical and logistical assistance
Private parking for your vehicle
Includes ticket for the little train from Crotoy to Saint Valéry sur Somme
Entry to the Parc Ornithologique du Marquenterre
Reservation request
Booking form
Once you've filled in the form, Safran will suggest a made-to-measure holiday adapted to your personally chosen dates during the week or at the weekend.
Tariffs 2012
| Price per person, on the basis of two people sharing same room | Additional services | |||||||
| Duration | July - August | Low Season | Child 12 - 18 | Child 2 - 11 | Child under 2 | Bike rental Adult | Bike rental Child | Baby seat rental |
| 8d/7n | € 695 | € 645 | -20% | -50% | € 80 | € 70 | € 55 | € 7 |
| 5d/4n | € 450 | € 420 | -20% | -50% | € 50 | € 55 | € 40 | € 5 |
| Reductions if children share parents' room | Picnic: €10 with reductions for children | |||||||
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Seals
 From the first half of the 19th century there have been sitings of the common seal in the Bay. Numbers dwindled at the beginning of the 20th century due to intensive hunting, slaughtering by fishermen and an increase in the number of small boats sailing in the estuary. Between 1979 and 1983 , 6 to 8 seals were once more sighted regularly, but it was not until 1986 that a small colony of 10 to 15 individuals settled permanently in the Picardy bay. This new group has been reproducing since 1994, albeit at a modest rate compared with other sites. In 2003, the organisation known as Picardy Nature noted the presence of 103 common and 15 grey seals.(Reference - www.picardy-nature.org) |
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Tel. +33 (0)4 75 25 78 78 - Fax +33 (0)4 75 25 78 79
info@safrantours.com - Agence de voyages LI.026.99.0001