Cayeux-sur-Mer
Cayeux-sur-Mer is a resort town in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. The town is part of the Baie de Somme - Picardie maritime regional natural park project.
Its inhabitants are called the Cayolais.
Geography
The commune is a seaside town, situated on the D102 road, some northwest of Abbeville.The town of Cayeux-sur-Mer is located on the Picardy coast, in the natural region of Marquenterre, south of the Baie de Somme, 16 miles west of Abbeville as the crow flies. It is bordered by the English Channel to the west. The neighboring municipalities are Lanchères, Brutelles, Pendé, Vaudricourt and Woignarue.
The nearest cities to Cayeux-sur-Mer are Amiens, Lille and Le Havre.
Places of interest
- The boardwalk, with 438 cabins
- The station of the preserved railway, the Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme
- The remains of the lighthouse, built in 1835, destroyed in August 1944 by the Germans
- "Benoît Champy", a 19th-century lifeboat that one can visit
- Woodwork decorating the marriage room of the town hall, that originate from a former church
- The largest seal colony in France
Resort
Cayeux-sur-Mer is a large seaside resort with its beach lined with characteristic cabins. The boardwalk, lined with around 400 colorful cabins and 2 km long, offers a pleasant setting for walking and relaxation. It is considered the longest in Europe. Further north is Le Hourdel, a small fishing port in the Bay of Somme. It allows boats to reach the estuary and has been home to a fishing port since 183066.The Maison de la baie de Somme et de l'oiseau is located between the town and Saint-Valery-sur-Somme. There are nearly 250 species of migratory birds as well as seals in their natural environment.