발린스 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Steam train from St Valéry, allows you to return to Noyelles station to take a TER

Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sea air

The former gravel pits of Incheville and Bouvaincourt (Les Ballastières de Incheville et Bouvaincourt) in the valley of the Bresle river are now ponds and lakes, recreational and fishing waters. Since 2015, they have also been part of the network of protected areas within the European Union Natura2000. The Vallée de la Bresle long-distance hiking trail runs through part of the area.

With its gargoyles emerging from elegant flint and stone checkerboard walls, the St-Martin church stands on the square of the same name. Its very first construction probably dates back to the 12th century. It was completely rebuilt in the 15th century. Once battered by the sea, battered by the vagaries of history, the result today is a surprising building with multiple aesthetics. It is a unique building in France and a precious witness to time. As such, the church was listed in the supplementary inventory of Historic Monuments in 1926, then classified in 2022.

This calvary is perched on a promontory on the seaside, at the top of the city. This is where women went to watch for the return of their husbands who had gone to sea. It offers a clear view of the Bay of Somme. A true beacon of memory for the fishermen of Courtgain, the sailors who passed in front of the calvary with their boats never failed to uncover themselves.

The Courtgain district in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is one of the most picturesque in the city, full of history and charm. In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was the district of the fishermen. They went fishing aboard their "sautellier", these flat-bottomed boats with large quadrangular sails. They fished in particular for the grey shrimp, which is locally called "sauterelle". Renowned for its colorful and narrow houses, often whitewashed, with facades decorated with bright shutters and flowers. If you walk around Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, the Courtgain is a must-see, with its narrow streets and its maritime atmosphere (sea festival in August)

The great classic of a visit to St-Valéry-sur-Somme is to take the train to go to Crotoy. The journey crosses the lock bridge at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme and goes around the bay and the marshes, observing swans, herons, egrets, moorhens and all kinds of ducks. Allow 1 hour for the journey. The landscapes are surprising, especially the large expanses of salt meadows where flocks of sheep graze.

Cross the Bay of the Somme from Crotoy, take the steam train back and then go to Le Hourdel to see the seals, that's all you need for a wonderful holiday. https://youtu.be/nenNw-_0ADE