Parc du Marquenterre
A 200-hectare bird reserve on the north shore of the Baie de Somme. Boardwalks and hides reveal more than 300 species, including white storks and spoonbills.
Parc du Marquenterre sits among dunes and marshes on the north side of the Baie de Somme. Managed by the French coastal conservation agency, it covers about 200 hectares and has recorded more than 300 bird species. There are three trails of different lengths (about 2–6 km) and more than ten birdwatching hides. In spring, white storks, spoonbills and grey herons nest in the trees, and during the autumn migration large flocks of waders and waterfowl are common. Telescopes can be rented at the entrance, and guides are available on site. Admission is about 13 euros. Visit in the morning and allow about 2–3 hours. It is about 8 km from Le Crotoy.
Opening hours
10:00 am–5:00 pm (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Le Hourdel Seal Colony
- Le Crotoy
- Baie de Somme
- Cayeux-sur-Mer
- Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
- Chemin de fer de la Baie de Somme
- Rue: Chapelle du Saint-Esprit & Belfry
- Ault & Onival Cliffs