Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 342 out of 346 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel marin des Estuaires picards et de la mer d'Opale
Location: Saint-Valery-Sur-Somme, Abbeville, Hauts-De-France, France
The port of St Valery sur Somme is a port located at the mouth of the Somme Canal and at the end of the Somme Bay. It is one of the most important ports in Picardy and a popular destination for sailors, fishermen and tourists.The harbor has 250 berths for boats up to 25 m long and 2.30 m draft. It has two docks: one accessible from the west bank of the port facility and the east bank available with an annex.
The port is both a sea and a river port, as it forms the link between the Bay of the Somme and the entrance to the Somme Canal.
July 1, 2023
The port of Saint Valery sur Somme is located at the mouth of the Somme Maritime Canal and at the end of the Baie de Somme, a World Heritage Site of the Most Beautiful Bays. It is therefore a seaport but also a river port. By the variety of its lights, the Baie de Somme has always attracted painters and writers. It includes a large colony of seals and sea calves. The marina, with 250 berths, is located in the city center, close to shops and restaurants. It can accommodate boats with a maximum length of 16 meters and a draft of 2.30 m.
Visitor spaces are located at the end of the pontoons. Equipped with Sanitary - Showers - Laundry with washing machine and dryer; Bar and brasserie; WiFi connection throughout the port. portsaintvalery.fr
December 4, 2019
Very beautiful place with several possibilities for cycle routes including the one which takes you along the bay towards the Pointe du Hourdel from where if you are a little lucky, you can see the seals which line the coast quite closely.
September 2, 2023
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