Created by tourism professionals, the “Baie de Somme Zero Carbone” association is a private initiative that aims to preserve this unique territory that is the Bay of the Somme. Indeed, with 2 million visitors a year, the impact of tourism on the destination is very important, both economically and environmentally.
We are, of course, members of the French Riding Federation and actively participate in the organization of various events and competitions (endurance, horse-ball, pony games, team and polocrosse)
The Henson-Marquenterre Equestrian Center obtained in 2008 the qualification of Reasoned Agriculture for its breeding and cultural practices. You can find the values of nature protection and sustainable development on the official website FARRE.
Our “Henson Equestrian Centers” are approved by the Administration of Tourism and Youth & Sports and are part of the network of outdoor activities in Picardy.
The Henson-Marquenterre Equestrian Center is a stakeholder in the Rural Excellence Pole “Baie de Somme: Human-Nature Relations, promising for the future”, labeled by the Interministerial Delegation for Regional Planning and Competitiveness.
The Henson-Marquenterre Equestrian Center is the privileged partner of the Domaine du Marquenterre, a unique domain of 1000 hectares of wooded dunes, on the edge of the Bay of the Somme and its natural reserve, with which it offers a whole range of activities symbolizing the harmony between Man and Nature.
We are partners of the commune of Fort-Mahon-Plage, since June 2007, for the management and the development of the Henson Equestrian Center “L’Étrier”, on the edge of the magnificent Bay of the Authie, younger sister of the Bay of the Somme.
Our “Henson Equestrian Centers” are the subject of a cooperation agreement with Pierre & Vacances to allow us to welcome, in the best conditions, the residents of the eco-village of Belle-Dune, located in the communes Fort-Mahon-Plage and Quend-Plage-les-Pins.
The Henson-Marquenterre Equestrian Center is manager of 73 hectares in the Marquenterre Park (property of the Conservatoire du Littoral drived by the Syndicat Mixte Bay of Somme-Grand Littoral Picard), which constitute the summer meadows of the breeding Henson, in symbiosis with wild avifauna.
For many years, the Henson-Marquenterre Equestrian Center is reported among the best equestrian activities offered in the Bay of the Somme by the Guide du Routard.
And, with all the enthusiasts of our beautiful region, we are happy to defend the colors of Picardy and the Bay of the Somme, in synergy with the Departmental Committee of Tourism of the Somme and the Regional Committee of Tourism of Picardy.
Our privileged partner for accommodation, catering and outings “nature”: www.domainedumarquenterre.com
Discover the offer “discovery on horseback” offered by the hotel Le Fiacre in Quend : www.hotel-le-fiacre.fr
Outdoor Lodging in St-Quentin-en-Tourmont : www.camping-lechampneuf.com
Nature accommodation in Fort-Mahon-Plage : www.naturotel.com
Bed and breakfast, restored in an old shipowner’s house located on the port of St Valery: www.le21.org
Bed and Breakfast at the beautiful Villa du Marquenterre in the heart of Rue: www.villadumarquenterre.com
Hotel – Restaurant “Auberge de la Dune” : www.auberge-de-la-dune.com
Hotel – Restaurant “Les Tourelles” rooms overlooking the bay : www.lestourelles.com
Nature and leisure: the residence of the 4 seasons – Bay of the Somme – Picardy Coast : www.le-domaine-du-val.com
Bed and breakfast, cottage and carriage rides in Plouguerneau (Finistère) : www.breizhenson.com
Accommodation in upmarket villas in Quend Plage : www.hameau-baiedesomme.com
5 * outdoor hotel in Quend Plage (rental of cottages and mobile homes) : www.domainedediane.com
SPA Nature Bay of the Somme: Like a balcony on the Bay, the Samaris Spa is both a water garden and a garden of pure air, designed according to the true values of nature : www.samaris.fr
Discover the Escargotière du Marquenterre, a unique snail farm in the region: www.escargotieredumarquenterre.fr
All the cultural and tourist activities of the Somme : www.somme-tourisme.com
Official site of the Syndicat Mixte Baie de Somme – Grand Littoral Picard : www.baiedesomme.org
The artistic news of the Bay of Somme : www.baie-des-artistes.com
“Our coasts”, rich of photos and tips on our beautiful region : www.noscotes.com
