What to do in Fort-Mahon-Plage: The campsite gives you its ideas for a perfect weekend
Family-friendly seaside resort
Between Baie de Somme and Baie d’Authie, discover Fort-Mahon-Plage, a family-friendly seaside resort with a huge sandy beach, endless dunes and a large pine forest. It’s an ideal destination for spending quality time with family and friends on the Picardy coast.
Fort-Mahon beach
With its 17 kilometers of fine sandy beach, Fort-Mahon-Plage is one of the Somme’s best-known seaside resorts. Fort-Mahon’s main beach, 500 meters long, is located at Avenue de la Plage.
There is a small esplanade with a first-aid post. Swimming is supervised from June to September. The beach has been awarded the Handiplage label, and is equipped with Tiralos and Hippocampes wheelchairs.
For sports enthusiasts, the Fort-Mahon nautical base offers a wide range of water sports: sailing, catamaran, sand yachting, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, longe-côte…
Leisure activities in Fort-Mahon-Plage
Come and have fun at Fort-Mahon-Plage and enjoy a fun-filled family holiday! Discover our selection of must-do activities for a sporty family vacation.
Belle Dune Golf Club
Nestled between pine forests and dunes, this 18-hole course is one of the finest in Picardy. Designed by Jean Manuel Rossi, it extends over 30 hectares. Address: Promenade du Marquenterre, 80120 Fort-Mahon-Plage. See the website
Horseback riding along the beach
The “L’Etrier” equestrian center offers horseback riding with Henson horses, a breed typical of the Baie de Somme. Discover the Baie d’Authie and the Fort-Mahon dune belt in a whole new way! Address: 1832 Rue de l’Authie, 80120 Fort-Mahon-Plage. See the website
Cycling in Fort-Mahon-Plage
Discover the most beautiful bike rides and circuits around Fort-Mahon-Plage:
- From Fort-Mahon-Plage, the Vélomaritime (Eurovéloroute n°4) leads to the seaside resort of Berck-sur-Mer (16 km – 1h30).
- South of the Somme, the Fort-Mahon greenway leads to the Parc du Marquenterre, in the Baie de Somme (10 km – 1h).
- The Tour de Waben offers a walk through meadows and fields, with a stopover at the little port of La Madelon and its view of the blue house of Fort-Mahon-Plage (9.5 km – 0h30).
Stroll along Avenue de la Plage de Fort-Mahon
During your stopover in Fort-Mahon, a stroll along Avenue de la Plage is a must. This lively street is packed with boutiques, bars and shops. Perfect for an ice cream or a drink after the beach, a souvenir of your stay in the Baie de Somme or a ride on the merry-go-round for the kids.
Feeling hungry? Fort-Mahon’s restaurants feature Northern gastronomy: Bouchot mussels, salt-meadow lamb, beaten cake… If you’re extending your visit into the evening, why not try your luck at the Fort-Mahon casino? You could hit the jackpot!