The Baie de Somme and Saint-Valery

The Domaine de Drancourt is located only 2 km away from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, in the heart of the Baie de Somme which now belongs to the  "Most Beautiful Bays in the World club" and is among the "Great sites of France".

The discovery of Saint-Valery is an esthetical chock. Perceiving then going pass the marina is already a promise.

Without paying attention, we would be happy with down town with its walk along the Somme canal, fishermen houses with colorful facades, old stones, restaurants and café terraces...

Hidden at the end of the dock, we would find a charming beach. It is easy to understand why impressionist painters such as Boudin, Degas and Seurat have been fascinated by the place.

So, you may miss the medieval city without seeing it ! However,  discover it will enthusiasm you. It is superb, preserved, offering point of views on the Baie de Somme leaving you breathless.

The Baie de Somme became, in June 2011, the 10th french greatest sites and is also a member of "The most beautiful bays of the world club".

Largest estuary of northern France with nearly 7200 hectares, the bay offers a range of various lights and landscapes, according to tides and seasons.

It is also a multiple facets aera where natural spaces, seaside architecture and traditional activities combine.