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Here in Ault begin the chalk cliffs, which stretch all the way to Normandy and repeatedly appear as enormous cliffs.

The bay of summer, on our trip it was low tide.

The cliffs around the beach of Ault are composed of chalk from the Upper Cretaceous, more precisely from the Turonian and Coniacian (around 83 million years ago to 90 million years ago). They are strewn with flint nodules which highlight the subhorizontal stratification planes (the formation of flint has already been discussed in Discovery of the geology of the cliffs of Étretat, presentation of an excursion from the beach of Tilleul (Antifer) to the Porte d'Amont (Étretat Nord)). The relative proportion of chalk and flint is around 90-95% chalk to 5-10% flint. Flint horizons are stratigraphic markers. On the cliffs of Ault, the regular flint band called Seven Sisters is recognizable and characterizes the boundary between the Middle Coniacian and the Upper Coniacian (around 87 million years ago). The boundary between the lower and middle Coniacian is marked by the Shoreham 2 marl level, which is more difficult to identify. These lithostratigraphic markings allow in particular the correlation of distant deposits, such as between the Normandy and Picardy coasts, or between the French and English coasts.

Great swimming and surfing beach. Small town with lots going on.

Great panorama, but also depressing how fleeting everything is.

The town of Ault is located in a valley (a small valley which was created in a setback of cliffs). The succession of white chalk cliffs continues on the Normandy coast.

At Cape Hornu you can enjoy a panoramic view of the bay and its wildlife. You can follow the path along the coast, passing by the Chapelle des Marins, a small chapel dedicated to sailors who lost their lives at sea. You will also discover the charming town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, with this medieval street plan, its ancient ramparts and its colorful houses. It's a great way to experience the beauty and history of this area.

Crotoy marsh at La Bassée Crotoy marsh at La Bassée / Somme Bay nature reserve / Marquenterre ornithological park / The Marquenterre dune massif, the mollières de l'Authie and the bordering enclosures / The Crotoy marsh and the adjacent foreshore, Le Crotoy