Quend

Overview of Quend

Next to Fort-Mahon Beach, the town has a vast and beautiful beach in its seaside area (Quend-Plage les Pins) where you can try land sailing, among other activities.

Key details

• Type of place: village.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location: north of the Somme department, on the Picardy coast.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Quend.

• Population: 1,387 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 37.78 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: http://www.office-tourisme-quend-plage.com

History of Quend

What to see and do in Quend

In the surrounding area

Bay of Somme ★★★★
This nature reserve offers stunning landscapes and a haven for numerous birds and even seals. The area is tourist-friendly, with activities like hiking and canoeing. In season, the site can be explored via the Bay of Somme tourist train, which runs from Le Crotoy to Cayeux. It’s also where the traditional "hut hunting" activity takes place.

Marquenterre Park ★★★
A stunning coastal ornithological park, part of the Baie de Somme Nature Reserve. Visitors can observe numerous migratory birds and enjoy short hikes on foot or horseback.

Climate and weather in Quend

The town has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild, windy, 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

Getting around

Getting there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

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Further information