The Hourdel, gateway to the Bay of Somme...
It is at the north end of Cayeux-sur-Mer waterfront is emerging as the point of Hourdel. The mouth is the gateway for boats wishing to return to the estuary of the Somme.
The point of Hourdel poulier is the Bay of Somme and its southern Advanced particular thanks to the contribution of pebbles by the swell. Because of the silting of the harbor, fishing boats can access that in a short time or when the tides with a coefficient is high.
The return to the port of "sauterelliers", the famous fishing boats potbellied specially equipped to fish for shrimp, usually a popular time visitors Research seafood.
At low tide, the tide goes out to more than 14 km from the bottom of the Somme (Noyelles-sur-Mer) and then discovered 7,200 hectares of foreshore. The Hourdel and offers exceptional views over one of the most beautiful bays in the world. The captivating beauty of the site, often popular with painters and photographers, will charm you and dazzle you.
Two species of seals have settled for centuries on the sand banks off Hourdel. There are nearly 300 Calves Mariners seals and 50 gray seals spend the summer in the Somme bay. At low tide, seals congregate on open sand banks: an ideal life, where they can find peace and power.
The Hourdel is the starting point for many walks and cycling either towards Cayeux-sur-Mer the Route Blanche and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme via the bike path.
