What to do in Somme

The department of Somme is situated in the north of France in the region of Hauts-de-France. Its varied landscapes enable you to practice a range of extreme sports such as kitesurfing, skydiving and paragliding.

Full of history and culture, this department is ideal for a weekend getaway. Its capital, Amiens is famous for housing one of the biggest cathedrals in France.

In Somme you can change activities depending on the weather conditions. You can opt for air, water or land adventures – here you’ll always find the perfect spot.

Somme is the closest destination to Paris that provides skydiving and kitesurfing activities. Located only 2 hours from the French capital, this department offers vast possibilities of progressing in different spots, accessible to people of all levels.

Kitesurfers will find the conditions here great, as you get winds blowing in from the west and south-west all year round.