Camping La Kilienne

Plenty of hiking and cycling options are in the area, including through the neighbouring woodland and along the old railway line that runs nearby. If you’re a golfer, a course is a short drive from base. Several historic spots are within easy reach too: France’s oldest citadel is in Doullens, and the parkland that surrounds Château de Couin is splendid for a mooch. The 17th-century windmill in Achicourt is also within easy driving distance, and the Mining History Centre over at Lewarde is where you can take guided tours to learn about the region’s mining heritage. Seaside day trips are within easy reach by motor too: there’s a huge sandy beach at Berck, and lots of wildlife spotting options are at the coastal Somme National Nature Reserve, where migratory birds like wigeon, shelducks, curlews and oystercatchers settle alongside harbour seals and salt-meadow sheep.