Activities / Sports
The Baie de Somme Little Train, a historic steam train for a picturesque journey through the Baie de Somme, connecting Le Crotoy, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, and Cayeux. Nature outings with or without a guide: hiking, Nordic walking, etc. Wildlife: Walks in Le Hourdel (seals/migratory birds) and Le Hâble d'Ault Natural Park Fishing along the Somme Estuary for 14 km and hunting (Hâble d'Ault) Reading: Library and annual Book Fair (July) SPORTS: Watersports: Local schools and clubs offer kitesurfing, sailing, paddleboarding, and shore excursions. Horseback riding: Rides for all ages and "Baby pony" rides. Cycling: 10 km of cycle paths, 3 bike rentals. Tennis: 4 hard courts and 2 hard courts, 1 practice wall, mini tennis. Physical maintenance: Yoga, Gym and Pilates at the beach
Entertainment - Events
Two beach bars in season: MOUNE and MOUTON PHARE, Cayeux Casino with its games room, bar, and excellent restaurant Villa Gargantua Gallery: exhibitions, openings, workshops, etc. See the Atelier Galerie page Bird Festival around the Bay, outings, exhibitions, bird discovery conferences Flower Festival on August 15th, parade of flower floats Sea Festival (parade of fishermen and celebrities) in August Classical Music Festival in July Dinner cruise on the Chemin des Planches (in 1900s-style costume, last Saturday in July) Beach Bar (beach bar in St. Valery)
Restaurants
HOME CUISINE in Cayeux: Mytilus 0322267526, Neptune 0322267722, Le Petit Baigneur 0322262899, Les Galets Bleus 0322268195, Restaurant du Casino 0322267156, BA-QUA-NA 0322266109, La Belle étoile 0651890087, Au Kiosque 03222650, Parc aux Huites 0322266120 au Hourdel. (A brochure is available in the accommodation). RAPID and takeaway in Cayeux: Les Diables au Thym 0659863968, Pizza de la Baie 0322305357 GASTRONOMIC nearby: Saltimbanque Auberge du moulin (Eaucourt sur Somme near Abbeville), Auberge de la Marine (Le Crotoy), Clefs des champs (Favières), Baie (St Valéry), Table des Corderies (St Valéry)
Typical dishes and products
Picardy dishes: Ficelle picarde, Bisteux (potato gratin), mussels. Desserts: Gâteau battu, rabote (apple turnover), Amiens and Madame Macron macarons. Picardy products from the bay: Salicornia, salted lamb, Picardy coast mussels, scallops, Picardy beer and cider.
Summer in Cayeux - photos
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