Le Crotoy
Discover this charming seaside resort situated in the Bay of Somme famous for its long white sand beach and its lively harbour. Le Crotoy will please you if you are looking for a vacation close to the nature !
A little bit of history
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In the 17th century, Le Crotoy was one of the most important harbour in the “Manche” area. They were mainly fishing the sole, the turbot, the sea-perch and the shrimp (called locally “seutrèle”) on boats called “seutréliers”. Le Crotoy was very famous at the beginning of the century : Guerlain, the perfumer of the Empress Eugénie attracted the high society from Paris (Jules Verne, Colette, Toulouse Lautrec, etc…). |
Excursions and activities
> Nature walks and bicycle rides around the Bay of Somme :
Promenade en Baie
Discover with a guide the fauna, the flora and the various landscapes. Walk across the Bay of Somme and observe seals and birds. Open all year. Excursions every day (schedule depending on the tides) Tel. +33(0) 322 274 736
No Shoes Club
Discover with a guide the Bay of Somme, the Bay of Authie and the Head of La Maye. Excursions proposed on various themes. Open from February 1st to December 15th Tel. +33(0) 322 271 150
> Guided City Tours
Learn about the history of Le Crotoy, its famous visitors (Toulouse Lautrec, Colette, Jules Verne…) and its maritime activities. Practical information : Le Crotoy Tourist Office
Tel +33 (0) 322.270.525
>> The Somme Bay Railway
Discover the Bay of Somme on a vintage train dating from the 20th century. Authentic wagons from the Belle Epoque drawn by valiant steam engines run between Le Crotoy, Noyelles sur Mer, Saint Valery sur Somme and Cayeux sur Mer.
The train is running in 2009 :
Every day from April 28th to September 20th
Every day (except on Mondays and Fridays) : from April 4th to April 26th from September 22nd to September 27th and from October 24th to November 1st.
Information tel. 0033(0) 322.269.696
> Boat trips on the “Alphée”
Different trips are proposed : 30 min along Le Crotoy beach 45 min to the Hourdel 1 hour from the Hourdel to the Marquenterre and back Boat is running from March 15th to November 15th (depending on tides and weather forecasts) Tel. 0033(0) 322.278.915
> Sand Yacht and Kayak
No Shoes Club Possibility to rent material Tel. +33 (0) 322.271.150
> Also in Le Crotoy Tennis and Horseback Riding
2009 Events
> Market All year on Friday morning (place Jeanne d’Arc) Tuesday morning in July and August (Rue de la République)
> Sea Festival May 16th and 17th
> First century celebration of the first flight of the Caudron brothers from Thursday May 21st to Sunday May 24th
> City Festival July and August
> Sheeps Transhumance September or October
> Flea Market 1st Sunday in September
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Tourist Office
1 rue Carnot
80550 Le Crotoy
Phone : +33 (0)3 22 27 05 25
Fax +33 (0)3 22 97 90 58
E-mail : contact@tourisme-crotoy.com
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