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A week in the Bay of Somme with a dog
🕐 Duration : 1 week
Moth To : 2 adults, 2 children and 1 dog
(I.e. Or : in the Bay of Somme
🇧🇷 Type : family holidays
(I.e. Hosting : camping or rental
Vacation itinerary
Your children and your dog will love Somme Bay
Saint Valery-sur-Somme, Le Crotoy, Marquenterre, the beaches, the seals of Pointe du Hourdel…: the Bay of Somme is one of the most beautiful bays in the world ! Let's go for a week of discovery with the family! We thought of your children and your dog so that everyone can enjoy it.
The day by day itinerary
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Discover all the stages and highlights of this week as a family with your children and your dog to discover the Bay of Somme.
the itinerary in detail: day by day
A magical stay to share ALL together
The itinerary and activities offered throughout this week's vacation in the Bay of Somme are designed for families with 2 children and 1 dog. However, it will be perfect for other types of travelers! Under the day/day detail, you will find a selection of QUALIDOG-certified accommodation that is perfect for families. Whatever accommodation you choose, the itinerary has been designed so that everything is accessible within a maximum of 1h30 by car.
Day 1 - Mers-les-Bains and Le Tréport
I suggest you start this week of vacation by gaining some heightextreme south of the Bay of Somme ! I will take you to discover Mers-les-Bains and Tréport with your dog. Between Mers-les-Bains and Ault, you will discover grandiose chalk cliffs overlooking immense pebble beaches.
The morning :
- a mystery hike The mysterious villas of Bois de Cise in Ault. This activity to do with a dog should be booked early Bay of Somme Exploration. Let's go for a 2 hour treasure hunt of around 30km to discover the places through puzzles and markers. Please note, this activity is not accessible to strollers.
Lunch break :
- Picnic in Mers-les-Bains with a view of the cliffs (be careful, the beach is not allowed for dogs)
The afternoon :
- Stroll by the sea
- ☀️ ⛱️ OR afternoon beach at Tréport
Day 2 - Abbeville and Grand Laviers
For this second day in the Bay of Somme with your dog and your children, I offer you 2 activities. A 100% natural discovery, and a treasure hunt in town to discover Abbeville in a fun way.
To start the day right :
- the Grand Laviers reserve : it’s a bird’s paradise! At the gates of Abbeville, your children and your dog will be able to discover more than 200 species of birds as long as they know how to be discreet. There is 3 circuits of 3 durations different options to discover this calm and 100% natural place. Up to you !
For the lunch :
- or a picnic
- either restaurant At the Abbeville office who happily welcomes your dog
To continue this recreational day with the family, I suggest:
- a treasure hunt “In search of the treasures of Bouvaque” organized by Bay of Somme Exploration. An adventure 100% dog-friendly and completely doable in a stroller if necessary 😉 Allow 1 to 2 hours to complete the mission!
Day 3 - Saint-Quentin-de-Tourmont, Fort-Mahon and Berck
Direction the north of the Bay of Somme for this new day of family vacation.
To start the day off right, I suggest:
- a little carriage ride ! The Parc du Marquenterre is not allowed for dogs but I have a plan B for you! From the park, in Saint-Quentin-de-Tourmont, climb aboard the Marquenterre carriage for an original discovery of the Bay of Somme with your children and your dog. Pasha and his human, naturalist guide, will help you discover the places with passion. Allow 2 hours of walking. It's up to you to see if your dog will be able to stay calm long enough... but if he has a good recall, he will be able to run freely following the carriage!
For the lunch :
- le restaurant L'hippocampe in Fort-Mahon which happily welcomes your dog or, on avenue de la plage: the Grain de Sel restaurant or the La Nouvelle Vague restaurant
To continue this day with your children and your dog, I suggest:
- to discover Fort-Mahon Plage and enjoy the North beach of Fort-Mahon-Plage dogs allowed
- or go on an excursion picking bay plants with Hubert or discovering Bouchot mussels with Odile: these two guided walks offered by the Fort-Mahon tourist office are dog-friendly W'ouf race! A good opportunity to better discover the treasures of the Bay of Somme with your children and your faithful four-legged companion!
Day 4 - Le Crotoy
This time, I offer you a day in the heart of the Bay of Somme ! I'll take you to Crotoy. Prepare the children's backpack and your dog's belongings! We're going to travel in time!
To start the day off right, I suggest:
- de enjoy the campsite and its swimming pool (if you have opted for this type of accommodation for your travel itinerary “a week in the Bay of Somme with my children and my dog”). After 3 days of discovery where you have been amazed, take a break to enjoy simple moments with your family.
For the lunch :
- le restaurant Les Canotiers who happily welcomes your dog to Crotoy or La Dolce Vita restaurant
Now that you have arrived at Crotoy, I suggest two activities for this afternoon with your children and your dog:
- take a seat at aboard the little train Somme Bay Railway. Aboard an authentic steam train, this is an unusual experience that your children will not soon forget! There are several routes but I suggest the one between Le Crotoy and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. The bonus: it is commented.
- once at Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, you can return on foot! Here we go for a crossing the Bay of Somme on foot and accompanied. 3 hours of iodized outing on the program for your children and your dog.
- OR, if you have a small dog, you can choose toexplore Saint-Valery-sur-Somme by electric Tuk-tuk. Allow 40 minutes for the guided tour. The Bay Railway offers a train + Tuk-tuk day accessible with a small dog. A unique and enriching experience for your children.
- In Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a gourmet break is essential at The Bay Waffles : your children and your dog will love it!!
Please note: this program may change depending on the tides…you may need to do the opposite: leave on foot and return by train.
Day 5 - Saint Valery-sur-Somme
Impossible to offer you a special Baie de Somme travel itinerary without introducing yourself Saint-Valery-sur-Somme ! I almost saved the best for last! But don't worry, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are also magical days for your children and your dog.
To start the day off right, I suggest:
- a boat trip along the coast to discover the Bay of Somme from the sea this time. Departing from Saint Valery-sur-Somme, board the boats in the Bay of Somme.
For the lunch :
- Restaurant The relay of William of Normandy in Saint Valery-sur-Somme or restaurant La Terrasse
Saint Valery-sur-Somme is a small medieval town which is worth the detour. I suggest you spend the rest of the day there with your children and your dog:
- stroll through the streets to discover the Guillaume towers, then the old fishermen's quarter called "Courtgain" with its small colorful houses with flowered facades. The Nevers Gate, the high ramparts and watchtowers, as well as the half-timbered houses and cobbled streets are also worth the detour... Then join the dike to enjoy a little more of the atmosphere of Saint Valery.
- enjoy the beach allowed for dogs from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme ! Perfect for an afternoon of swimming, sandcastles, beach rackets or frisbee with your dog!
Day 6 - Cayeux-sur-Mer
Ohoh today, for this last day of vacation, I suggest youexplore the Bay of Somme by bike. Your children will come back from this day with stars in their eyes because if they are lucky, they should meet the famous seals of the Bay of Somme. I saved the best for last!
To start the day off right, I suggest:
- byaller rent a bike in Cayeux-sur-Mer and explore the Pointe du Hourdel. At David Sport, you can rent a trailer for children or dogs (less than 15 kilos only). Then it's off to go wandering along the Velomaritime. 7km towards Pointe du Hourdel.
- Pointe du Hourdel is the best place to observe seals in the entire bay ! But be careful, you must absolutely respect a distance of 300m to observe them and not put them in danger. If you get too close, they raise their heads and run away. Except that a seal needs to rest twice a day: it's a question of survival! And in summer, mother seals have their pups. If they are disturbed too often, they may abandon their babies who do not survive on their own... So being curious, yes! but at a good distance!
For the lunch :
- the restaurant La Pointe du Hourdel
And then to finish in style, I suggest the return to Cayeux with a stroll on its famous boardwalk along the beach to discover the famous cabins of Cayeux-sur-Mer. 519 colorful cabins await you, the opportunity to take magnificent photos with your dog and your children.
QUALIDOG accommodation available
This one-week family travel itinerary in the Bay of Somme tempt you? Here is a selection ofQUALIDOG labeled accommodation adapted to your dog and your family for your one-week stay in the Baie de Somme!
The route in pictures
Enough to make you want to go vacation in the Bay of Somme with your dog !
Your questions, our answers
Do you want to know more about this travel itinerary in the Somme ? here are some important details to prepare your stay in the Somme with your dog.
This travel itinerary has been designed for one dog but many of the activities offered are accessible with two dogs. Check carefully before you go there.
Wow race! Whatever accommodation you choose, the vaccination record of your dog may be requested upon your arrival. Of course, it must be up to date on vaccination, dewormer, anti-flea and tick treatment… Remember that your dog must be identified by a chip or a tattoo: it is strictly obligatory.
Since you are preparing to spend a vacation by the sea, bring something to dry your dog when returning from the beach. Micro-fiber towel, pulser, life jacket...
Our travel advice
Tips
Before you set the date for your vacation, take a look at the tides. This will allow you to organize your hikes and beach moments as best as possible.
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Bring your dog's walking harness or collar and leash. In the middle of summer, think about your cool jacket in case of heatwave.
Bonus
Do you do canicross? Prepare your equipment and explore the kilometers of beach of the Bay of Somme or the towpath of the Vallée de la Somme.
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