Whether you're a hiking enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking for relaxation, La Herelle campsite in the Somme is the ideal starting point for exploring the riches of the Picardy region, its unspoiled nature, as well as its remarkable historical heritage.
During your stay at the campsite in Picardy, don't miss a trip to Amiens, an emblematic city in Hauts-de-France.
Amiens Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an architectural marvel that impresses with its size and sculptural delicacy.
Stroll through the charming Saint-Leu district, where cobbled streets, colorful houses and canals create a picturesque atmosphere.
For a unique experience, board a traditional boat and explore the Hortillonnages, these floating gardens which offer an exceptional natural spectacle.
The Somme is a land marked by history, particularly by the events of the First World War.
From the campsite, set off on the "Parcours du Souvenir," a poignant route that takes you through the memorial sites of the Great War. This route, which you can explore by bike or car, will take you to iconic sites such as the Thiepval Memorial, the English monuments, the Somme British Cemetery, the Rancourt National Cemetery, and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial.
To deepen your knowledge of this part of history, several museums are worth a visit:
• The Somme 1916 Museum in Albert: an immersion in the heart of the trenches of the First World War.
• The Historial de la Grande Guerre in Péronne: an educational and moving museum which retraces the conflict of 1914-1918.
Located 80 km from the campsite, the Bay of Somme is a must-see for nature lovers. This exceptional site, classified among the most beautiful bays in the world, offers a magnificent spectacle of tides, dunes, and vast wilderness.
Meet the harbor seals, observe the migratory birds that have taken refuge in the nature reserve and enjoy unique panoramas of the fine sandy beaches.
Just 10 minutes from the campsite, Albert in the Somme is a dynamic town with numerous shops and restaurants where you can take a gourmet break before continuing your exploration.
On the Pas-de-Calais side, Bapaume is a town where you will find many shops.
Not forgetting the unmissable town of Arras where you will find its belfry, its squares, its quarry and its Boves.