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Steam train Froissy
Our visit to the Narrow gauge railway.We took a trip on the stream train to the seaside resort of Le Crotoy
Steam Train This narrow gauge steam train is located in the hamlet of Froissy in the Somme region.
We got on at Saint Valery sur Somme. The steam trains run between Le Croytoy,Noyelles sur Mer, Saint Valery sur Somme and Cayeux sur Mer.The journey takes you round the Baie de Somme.You can buy a ticket for induvidual trips.Or a day pass for 17 euros and a 2 day pass for 20 euros. The service runs April to September then on selected days.
It takes you round the Bay of the Somme where you will pass through some of the prettiest villages in France.
The steam train at Saint Valery sur Somme
The railway line was built in 1916 to supply the front lines in Somme in WW1. As well as the trips on the train there is a museum.
You can see a collection of narrow gauge
steam and diesel engines used during WW1 and some
WW2. I would recomend this trip which in June cost
9 euros including the museum There are also special events
during the year.
The old steam train by the harbour
This was the train that we travelled on.The trains run about 2 hours apart so it is worth checking the timetable to save a long wait.We got on the train at Saint Valery so you can pass time walking round the Port.Visiting the gift shops or just have a coffee.
In the middle of the bay there is a nature reserve at Le Parc du Marquenterre.This is well worth a visit if you are in the area.There are several marked walks of varying distances. Also 14 observation point to watch the birds.
The park is a mixture of marshes, woods and meadows.
We stayed at a gite in a small village a few miles away. This is a good way to live like the locals and enjoy the French lifestyle. It is also good value more so if several of you go together
The places we visited on our stay in the area
Places to stay
Holiday Cottage 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms , Sleeps 5 Treal, Morbihan, Brittany
Relax in beautiful Brittany.
Come and explore this stunning corner of France and discover its medieval towns, miles of sandy beaches and bustling markets.
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a busy auberge or pick up a baguette and picnic on the banks of the River Oust watching the boats go by and soak up the sunshine
La Maison Blanche, a spacious three bedroom, two bathroom Breton cottage is located in a quiet hamlet with just three other houses. Just off the beaten track it is only five minutes from the local auberge, ten minutes from the attractive towns of Malestroit and Ploermel and thirty minutes from the port of Vannes.
Nearby discover the historic town of Josselin which was built in the 11th century. Explore the narrow medieval streets and admire the quant half timbered houses.
Don't forget to make time to visit the huge turreted chateau down by the canal. Josselin regularly hosts medieval festivals and the whole town takes part with activities, events and shows on all weekend.
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