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Ault
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On the English Channel coast, the town is better known for its cliffs, its forest (Bois de Cise), its beautiful late 19th-century villas, and its marshland ideal for walks or birdwatching (Hâble d'Ault) than for its beaches.
Overview of Ault
On the English Channel coast, the town of Ault is better known for its cliffs, its forest (Bois de Cise), its beautiful late 19th-century villas, and its marshland ideal for walks or birdwatching (Hâble d'Ault) than for its beaches.
Key details
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Localisation: on the Picardy coast, in the Somme department.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 1,539 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 5.99 km².
- Altitude: sea level.
- Site internet: https://www.ault.fr/
History of Ault
What to see and do in Ault
Bois de Cise
This hamlet in the commune, just past Mers, is nestled within the cliffside in a vast beech and oak forest, where beautiful "Belle Époque"-style houses appear here and there.
This hamlet in the commune, just past Mers, is nestled within the cliffside in a vast beech and oak forest, where beautiful "Belle Époque"-style houses appear here and there.
Ault Village
What draws the eye above all is the site itself, with its cliffs and panoramic views, though the many fine "Belle Époque"-style houses in the village and its nearby hamlets (Onival, Bois de Cise) also lend the area a certain charm.
What draws the eye above all is the site itself, with its cliffs and panoramic views, though the many fine "Belle Époque"-style houses in the village and its nearby hamlets (Onival, Bois de Cise) also lend the area a certain charm.
Beaches of Ault
They are found near the town centre, the Bois de Cise, and especially the hamlet of Onival, which has the largest beach where sand and pebbles meet.
They are found near the town centre, the Bois de Cise, and especially the hamlet of Onival, which has the largest beach where sand and pebbles meet.
In the surrounding area
Climate and weather in Ault
The town has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild and humid, with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year. The best time to visit is from late May to mid-September.
Sea temperature throughout the year
| Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ault | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
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Bois de Cise
★★ This hamlet in the commune, just past Mers, is nestled within the cliffside in a vast beech and oak forest, where beautiful "Belle…
Hâble d'Ault
★★ This is a protected coastal area of marshes and meadows where many bird species nest.
Ault Village
★ What draws the eye above all is the site itself, with its cliffs and panoramic views, though the many fine "Belle Époque"-style houses in…
Beaches of Ault
★ They are found near the town centre, the Bois de Cise, and especially the hamlet of Onival, which has the largest beach where sand and…