Railway of the Bay of the Somme
in the vicinity
The Chemin de fer de la Baie de Somme
When we talk about tourism, we always have in mind the same way of visiting a famous city; on foot, by subway, by bike etc. However, there are many original ways to visit fabulous places. The railroad of the Bay of the Somme proposes us a route of more than 27 kilometers during which it will be possible to visit tourist stations.
Advantages of the Baie de Somme railroad
It is important to note that the Baie de Somme is located between land and sea. This allows you to discover authentic, diversified and naturally beautiful landscapes when you take the railroad. Then, this railroad connected historical and tourist resorts such as Saint Valery sur Somme and Cayeux sur Mer.
But there are also innovations when you decide to take one of the trains on the Baie de somme railroad. For example, from June to September, the Sunday routes are commented by a guide. This type of trip is only available by reservation and in advance. In addition, travelling on the Bay of the Somme railroad gives you two options:
- Take a “one-way” ticket
- Or make the “round trip” trip
Other surprises await travelers. From the station of Saint-Valery to the one of Noyelles-sur-Mers, they will have the opportunity to discover different animal species through their portholes. To see a fishing port, you will have to wait until you arrive at the resort of “Le Crotoy”. To see the beaches, the station of Cayeux sur Mers must be reached.
The rates
They vary according to the type of route chosen. For a trip of a few hours, whether one way or round trip, they are :
- From 8 to 10.50 euros for children under 17 years old
- From 11,50 euros to 14,50 euros for adults
There are also tickets for several days, a week or even a year.
The train station is only a few kilometers away from the 4 star Camping Le Champ Neuf, so take advantage of it!