Cayeux-sur-Mer
Cayeux-sur-Mer
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Cayeux-sur-Mer is a seaside resort coastal Picard nestled between the Bay of Somme, which is part of the circle of the twenty most beautiful Bays in the World, Marsh Hâble Ault, just stay where many migratory birds, and the green countryside.
History Cayeux-sur-Mer is intimately linked to the world of the sea since the fishing and collecting pebbles for centuries has provided meals and income Cayola. However since the 19th century the tourist economy has experienced a significant essort thanks to the popularity of sea bathing and the appearance of paid leave. Therefore, Cayeux-sur-Mer has a casino and villas "Belle Epoque" came to fill the hamlets of La Molliere and Brighton.
Today, the beach is always lined Cayeux-sur-Mer its boardwalk which allows for walks in all seasons and a multitude of beach huts very popular with visitors.
The cuisine of the resort is mainly based on seafood: in fact, several restaurants offer the traditional moules-frites (mussels in mussel beds high in the Bay of Somme), and sauerkraut sea adorned with samphire (sea cucumber ). In addition to many dishes available Cayeux-sur-Mer are typical of the Maritime Picardie: the Leek Pie, the pie with potatoes and battered the cake is the dessert traditional meals or family celebrations. Finally, the side with or without prunes (called Pie Badrée) is the typical dessert Cayola.
- Several activities available to you to Cayeux-sur-Mer:
- The Beach! Cayeux-sur-Mer has one of the longest beaches in the Picardy coast with nearly 10 km of coastline which give free rein to outdoor activities.
- The Casino Cayeux-sur-Mer, the only Casino in the Picardy coast, offers numerous slot machines and many dances.
- A visit to the station and the lifeboat Benoit Champy, listed building.
- The Beach Club Mickey welcomes children in July and August.
- Walk aboard the Petit Train de la Baie de Somme, leaving Cayeux-sur-Mer.
- Visit The House of the Somme and the Bird, which will help you understand the diversity of the Somme.
- Visiting the Chapel of the Sailors, testimony of the rich maritime history of the station.
- A visit to the fishing port of Hourdel, which offers one of the most beautiful views over the Bay of Somme and the opportunity to observe the largest colony of common seals of France.
- The walks on the boardwalk lined with colorful beach huts.
- Walking on foot, horseback or bicycle through the many marked hiking trails of the Marais Hâble Ault, Timber Pines and low fields.
- Markets (full year): Tuesday, Friday and Sunday morning.
- Feast of St. Blaise Patron Saint of Cayola early February.
- Coquillade (Great Feast of the Coquille St. Jacques): Each year in March.
- Festival of Birds and Nature: April.
- Concert on the Kiosk in downtown bridges of May, at the music festival and Saturday evenings in July, August and September.
- Sea Festival (late July or early August, depending on the tide tables).
- Triathlon Bay of Somme.
- Flower Festival, parade floats, each year the day of 15 August.
- Theatrical performances in the fall.
- Harengade (Great Herring Day) each year in November.
- Christmas Market.
| ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND |
- Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, a medieval town with its fishing harbor, boat trips, visits to botanical gardens (10 km).
- Ault and Onival, the Bois de Cise located 10 km on the cliff of chalk.
- Marquenterre Park, 35 km.
- Rambures Castle, 30 km.
 | Typical view of the boardwalk Cayeux-sur-Mer |  |
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 | Seals seals |  |
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 | Aerial view of the resort |  |
| |  | Short Tennis Cayeux-sur-Mer |  |
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 | Kite surfing Cayeux-sur-Mer |  |
| |  | Point Lighthouse Hourdel |  |
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 | Beach huts in the sea |  |
| |  | Beach huts on the beach |  |
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| www.cayeux-sur-mer.fr | City Cayeux-sur-Mer |
| www.ot-cayeuxsurmer.fr | Tourist Office Cayeux-sur-Mer |
| Wednesday 15 February | Day
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| | Thursday 16 February | Day
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 | | Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C |
| | Friday 17 February | Day
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