5 tips for being an eco-responsible tourist in the Baie de Somme

Each year, more than 2 million tourists visit the natural areas of the double bay accommodation. But the estuary, which is home to many protected animal and plant species, is fragile. Here are some tips to take advantage of this site while respecting the environment.

With the arrival of fine weather, nature lovers are getting ready to explore the estuary of the double bay accommodation Somme. Each year, more than 10 million go to the  Somme, including 2 million to discover the major natural areas between dunes, cliffs, millilitres and marshes. This fragile ecosystem must therefore coexist with the many tourists who frequent the site. The Baie de Somme is home to many protected species, including the largest seal colony and more than 200 species of birds. On the occasion of World Environment Day, we give you some tips for discovering this wild estuary without upsetting the biotope.  

 
 1 - The car you will avoid

Different means of transport allow you to get to the double bay accommodation  while limiting your carbon footprint. You can for example take a TERfrom Amiens or Paris then join the stations of Noyelles-sur-Mer or Rue. Once there, you just need to take the bus or rent a bike to reach the beach by taking the cycle paths or Véloroute 30 which links Ham to Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme. Next to the Noyelles train station, a bicycle rental company even offers attractive discounts if you hold an SNCF travel ticket validated for less than 24 hours.

2 - An eco-accommodation you will choose

For your accommodation, you can flavor an eco-responsible gite or guest house. Some double bay accommodation such as The noise of water in Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont or Les  in Beaumont are bio climatic constructions that limit the consumption of water and electricity.

3 - Local you will consume

Salicornia, pig ears, pre-salted lamb, beaten cake, bouchot mussels: there is no shortage of local products in the double bay accommodation  Somme. Use short circuit products to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Local producers' markets are organized regularly in the municipalities of the territory including Wednesday in Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, Friday in Cayeux-sur-Mer or Monday in Mers-les-Bains.

4 - Outdoor activities you will test

In the Baie de Somme, many outdoor activities are waiting for you. Among them, the rides on the back of Henson , a breed of horse bred in the Baie de Somme double bay accommodation. Each summer, more than 4,000 horses roam the Bay nature reserve. Guaranteed activity without carbon footprint! Other ideas: initiation to sand yachting or catamaran, discovery of the rare birds of the Marquenterre ornithological park , observation of seals or even a coastline to enjoy the landscape.

5 - The nature you will respect

Respect for the environment also depends on your behavior in the Bay. A picnic by the sea? Don't forget to throw and sort your waste! Watch out for cigarette butts, which tend to end up in the water. "  80% of the waste found at sea comes from the land  " recalls Eric Hugentobler, director of the Picardie Nature association. Care must also be taken not to disturb the species that thrive in the estuary, such as seals. “  The tourist peak in June / July corresponds to double bay accommodation the birth period of sea calves, explains Eric Hugentobler. If you see a baby seal on the beach, it is imperative to respect a distance of 300 meters. It is not because he is alone that his mother abandoned him