The best MTB trails around Le Crotoy

At least on the cobblestones, the mountain bike pays off :-)

At the crossroads of dunes, marshes, and pine forests, the Marquenterre Park is a 260-hectare natural sanctuary, in the heart of the Baie de Somme. 🕊Here, hundreds of species of migratory birds stop over — and you can observe them from thirteen observation huts spread along an immersive six-kilometer route (with shorter options). 🔎 Whether visiting freely or on a guided tour, passionate naturalist guides share their knowledge with you, each season. 📸 The park also offers themed walks, photo and ornithology workshops to deepen the experience. 🚲 Good to know for cyclists: - Easy access via cycle paths (Baie de Somme, Le Crotoy…) - On-site bike parking, catering, nature shop/bookstore - Binoculars recommended (available for rent on site) 👉 A must-see for lovers of wild nature and wide open spaces.

Go and have a look at low tide, when the oxen and horses are close by

The marina

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

The church is built of natural stone with a characteristic pattern. It consists of two naves, separated by high arches. The baptismal chapel is still part of the original church. A church was first mentioned in the 12th century, but the current church dates back to the 13th century. The church was repeatedly destroyed during the Hundred Years' War and was set on fire in 1475, when the city defended itself against the English and Burgundian rulers. The church was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century and reconsecrated in 1500, but construction activities lasted until 1559. During the French Revolution, the furniture was sold, shrines and paintings were burned and bells were melted down. In 1845, a rectangular brick building was built next to the tower. Next to the church is the heavy tower, equipped with buttresses. In 1786, it was crowned with a tent roof.

Gaston Caudron (actually Alphonse) (Favières, 18 January 1882 - 10 December 1915) and René Caudron (Favières, 1 July 1884 - 27 September 1959) were French aviation pioneers. They founded the world's first flying school and built the world's first seaplane. The Caudron brothers were farmers with a passion for aviation, which was then gaining popularity. In the spring of 1908, they built a glider with which they made their first flights on the fields of a farm (Ferme de Romiotte) a few kilometres from Le Crotoy. The aircraft was pulled by a horse. In this way, they realised six flights over a distance of between 800 and 1200 m. René piloted the glider. In 1909, they founded the company Aéroplanes Caudron Frères and from 1910 the Société des avions Caudron, initially established in Le Crotoy and later in Rue. They acquired a special place in the history of aviation. In 1910, they founded the first flying school in the world, attracting future pilots, and in August 1910, René obtained his pilot's license in Le Touquet. In March 1911, Gaston obtained his civil aviation license. In 1912, the brothers built the first seaplane in the world.

Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sea air