The best visits
to make in Baie de Somme
Are you a history buff or a fan of local discoveries? The region offers a fabulous heritage to explore.
When you stay at our campsite in the Baie de Somme, you’re ideally placed to discover places steeped in history, culture and tradition.
The Somme has a rich prehistoric and historical heritage: archaeology, castles, museums and even caves. Discover the history of mankind, and share moments of encounter with enthusiasts: the Picards!
Let yourself be guided by the churches, museums, gardens, medieval towns and remains that tell the story of this fascinating region.
Cultural visits
Valloires Abbey
The only complete 13th-century Cistercian abbey in France. Originally built in the 12th century, it was completely rebuilt in the 17th century following a number of historic events that completed its prosperity. A jewel of Baroque art, discover Valloires Abbey and stroll through its formal gardens!
Picarvie, the Saint Valéry ecomuseum
35 km from the campsite, the Picarvie museum welcomes you for an incrediblejourney back in time. Just open the door and you’ll be transported to the heart of an authentic 19th-century Picardy village.
Musée de la Somme 1916 in Albert
Forcontemporary history buffs, this underground museum plunges you into the realities of the First World War.
Places not to be missed
As you stroll through the region, you will discover leisure activities around Quend and tourist sites in the Baie de Somme that are well worth a visit:
- Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, a medieval town with cobbled streets, ramparts and spectacular views over the bay. A must for any first visit.
- Rue, a charming Gothic town with its belfry, listed church and Frères Caudron museum.
- Abbeville, former capital of the Ponthieu region, where you can visit the Collégiale Saint-Vulfran and the Boucher-de-Perthes museum.
- Le Hourdel lighthouse, for seal-watching at low tide and the wildest view of the bay.
Each of these escapades is an opportunity to discover Quend and the surrounding area in a different way, through places steeped in memory and beauty, in exceptional natural surroundings.
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