Le Ridin - a luxury campsite in the Baie de Somme
Just a stone’s throw from the famous seaside resort of Le Crotoy, in the heart of the Baie of Somme estuary, the Le Ridin campsite is located. This establishment rated 4 star, a member of the Yelloh! Village group, has lovely facilities so you have an unforgettable stay as a family or with friends near one of the loveliest bays in the world…
A convivial, family and authentic campsite in the Baie de Somme
Come and have a lovely breath of fresh air and recharge your batteries, by living at the pace of nature and the tides. Leisure and pleasure will be the watchwords for your stay in the Baie de Somme estuary. Having put down your bags on your pitch, in your bungalow or your villa, you’ll be able to go and discover the swimming area, comprised of a pool and paddling pool heated to 28°C. There is also an entirely new area with an indoor swimming pool, balneotherapy area, lap pool and massage jets, which will be opened in July 2023.
Le Ridin has expanded since it first opened in the 1980s, around a farmhouse and farm buildings with typical Picardy architecture. Located just a stone's throw from the Le Crotoy seaside resort, you’ll have the feeling of being on the other side of the world, and you’ll be filled with wonder at the splendour of the Baie de Somme. You’ll be able to do your shopping at the campsite’s grocery or have lunch at “Le Mayocq”, the campsite’s warm restaurant.
During the school holidays, a mini-club looks after children aged 5 to 17 if they wish. They can have beginner’s sessions in various sports, have fun during outdoor activities, find their creative talent and perform on stage in the children's show. No doubt they will make new friends, supervised by a team of activity leaders as cheerful as they are resourceful!
Countryside and a change of scenery just a stone’s throw from Le Crotoy
After a pétanque or table football game or cardio session in the campsite gym, you’ll be able to get on a bike and go off to explore the Baie de Somme estuary. You’ll be filled with wonder by the region’s wild beauty. This bay is known worldwide for its biodiversity. In particular, it is home to more than 300 species of migratory birds, and France’s famous seal colony.
On the Le Ridin campsite, you’ll be able to hire both child and adult bikes. You can also hire electric models or those with a trailer, to carry your young tribe. 49 kilometres of cycle tracks in the heart of the dunes, marshes and forests await you for the greatest delight of young and old alike. Don’t forget that only 1.5 kilometres from here is the vast Le Crotoy beach with fine sand, whose tides shape the landscape.
Come the evening, savour an apéritif and enjoy a lovely glass of white wine, while watching the sun going down. The next day, you’ll be able to take the steam train going back to the Belle Epoque (the period of European stability from around 1880 to World War I) managed by an association of enthusiasts. This tourist railway will take you from Le Crotoy to Noyelles sur Mer and Saint Valéry sur Somme to Cayeux sur Mer. A journey back in time that will not leave you unmoved!
The mountains and wonders of Picardy
In the heart of the Baie de Somme nature reserve, a Conservatoire du Littoral site (which protects natural, coastal and lakeside areas), the Parc du Marquenterre reserve is an exceptional location to see the countryside, and animal and plant species. With its 200 hectares of marshland, dunes and reed beds, between the land and sea, the park is a protected area which will attract you with its unique landscapes and natural lushness. Depending upon the season, you’ll be able to observe migratory birds coming from northern Europe or returning from Africa.
If you love old buildings, visit the original Rambures castle dating back to the 15th century, the first castle in “stone and brick” and its 3,200 m² rose garden home to 500 varieties of rose. You will also enjoy the Valloires abbey, dating back to the 12th century, and its magnificent gardens. If your children are interested in planes, go round the Musée des Frères Caudron museum, the two Caudron brothers being aviation pioneers in Picardy.
To delight your children, take them on several fairground rides at the Parc de Bagatelle theme park, or go thrill-seeking on a treetop adventure course, with zip lines at the Parc Aventure Salomon adventure park. You can also go horse riding or beginner’s sand yachting on the vast sandy beaches in the area. No doubt, you’ll come back filled with wonder by your stay on the Le Ridin campsite.
