Meander cobbled streets

This pretty harbour town overlooking the stunning Somme Bay will make you feel miles from home, yet at less than an hour from Calais it’s just a quick hop over the channel. Wander around the mediaeval old town, where in summer the streets are full of flowers. Stroll through the quartier de l’Abbaye with a fantastic view of the bay and a countryside feel with working farms. Here, next to Chapelle des Marins, you’ll find la source de la fidelité (fidelity spring), from which newly-married couples used to drink to pledge their fidelity.

Relax in a private spa

Back in the main part of town, the quartier des marins (sailors’ district) has steep, narrow streets and fisherman’s cottages reminiscent of a Cornish village, as well as the Samaris Spa. The spa’s outdoor Jacuzzi and large sauna with an unusual exterior window offer panoramic views over the water, and there are tranquil indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Best of all, during your two-hour session in the sauna, Jacuzzi and hammam, these facilities are exclusive to you and your loved one. Afterwards you can choose from a range of massages and treatments offered in a dual treatment room using only natural products.

Sleep well

The boutique-style Hotel des Pilotes overlooks the bay and is a charming place to stay, offering quirky rooms with printed carpets and retro features, plus showers big enough for two. There’s also a cosy bar and a restaurant with tempting seafood platters on the menu. Another romantic option is Château du Romerel, an intimate and luxurious chambre d’hôtes, plus smart self-catering apartments in wooded grounds with a swimming pool and bay views.

French flavours

There’s a large choice of restaurants serving fish fresh from the sea and other local produce.Le Relais Guillaume de Normandy offers fine-dining in an early-20th century manor. The old town’s only restaurant, le Vélocipede, is also a romantic spot. It serves food sourced from within 120 km and has its own art gallery.