Practical guide to the Fête
The Fête de la Vapeur is a huge event. You will find here information which may make your visit easier. This page specifically concerns the Fête de la Vapeur. For information about accommodation and travel in the Baie de Somme, we invite you to visit “Information pratiques” on our website www.cfbs.eu.
The Fête de la Vapeur brings together a great many people, and in spite of our best efforts to please everybody all of the time, it i possible that now and again you may be kept waiting. Thank you in advance or your patience!
BOOKING ACCOMMODATION
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We strongly recommend booking your accommodation in advance, since there will be heavy demand for hotel rooms, gites and bed and breakfasts during the event.
To help you find accommodation, Somme Tourisme provides a simple and practical means for booking online.
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ROAD TRAVEL
Roads serving the Baie de Somme are likely to be congested at the start and the end of each day. Special car parks will be provided at Noyelles, Le Crotoy, and on a small scale at Saint-Valery Canal. Only paying parking is available at Saint-Valery Ville & Port.
The most practical solution may be to come by SNCF train from Paris, Amiens, Boulogne or Calais, to Noyelles-sur-Mer.
PURCHASE OF CFBS PASSES
Purchasing a 'day pass' or a 'weekend pass' is possible in advance and at CFBS stations (Le Crotoy, Noyelles, Saint-Valery Ville & Port, Cayeux). Another very practical solution may be to buy online and avoid queuing!
To know everything about regular, special, service trains…, as well as consists, together with some explanations, the "Guide du Spotter", a technical booklet summarizing all the information relating to the operation of the Réseau des Bains de Mer and of the Steam Festival! Price 3 € available online.
REFRESHMENTS
Several temporary 'fast food' facilities will be available for the Fête de la Vapeur during the weekend at Le Crotoy, Saint-Valery, Noyelles and Cayeux.
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