- Discovering Picardy Traditions -
Discover the heritage and traditions of Picardy at the Musée Picarvie in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, combined with a trip on a historic train.
Start your day by boarding the historic train from Le Crotoy.
On arrival in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, take a moment to soak up the town's atmosphere and get ready to explore the Picardy village and its Picarvie Museum.
Enjoy a free lunch in one of the local restaurants before your visit to the museum.
Then set off to discover a Picardy village at the Musée Picarvie. Explore the exhibitions highlighting Picardy traditions, culture and way of life. Immerse yourself in the history of the region through artefacts, reconstructions and personal accounts.
After your visit to the museum, enjoy some free time to wander the streets of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, do some shopping or simply relax.
Finish your day by taking the historic train back to Le Crotoy.
This combination of discovering a Picardy village at the Picarvie Museum and travelling by historic train offers an enriching experience combining culture, history and railway charm. A day to explore, learn and relax in the beautiful Baie de Somme.
- YOUR DAY PROGRAMME -
(Booking at the bottom of the page)
Le Crotoy < > Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: 16 May to 6 July and 5 to 21 September
Saturdays and Sundays: 27 September to 19 October
Wednesdays to Sundays : from 5 April to 11 May, from 9 July to 31 August and from 22 October to 1 November
Departure in the morning - return at the end of the day
11.00 am: Departure by historic train from Le Crotoy (duration: 1 hour)
12.00 pm: Arrival in Saint-Valery and free lunch
Afternoon and free visit of the Picarvie Museum: around forty trades presented, brought to life by a collection of over 6,000 tools.
5.30pm: Departure of the historic train from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (duration: 1 hour)
6.30pm: Arrival at Le Crotoy. End of the day.
(Different timetable for Friday 10 May, Saturday 11 May, Sunday 19 May and Friday 16 August: departure from Le Crotoy at 10.00 am and return train departure at 6.00 pm)
-Useful information-
- Rates 2025 -
Adults: €22.00 incl. VAT
Young people (aged 6 to 18): €15.50 incl. VAT
Children (aged under 6): Free
This rate includes the free visit to the Musée Picarvie, the return train journey and the ‘one-off member’ fee to the CFBS Association (RCP insurance cover).
- General terms and conditions of sale -
100% payment on reservation.
Online purchase only, guaranteeing you a free visit to the Musée Picarvie and your seat on the train (not numbered).
Customer modification or cancellation possible before the date of travel (in accordance with general terms and conditions of sale).
- Our advice -
As dates and places are limited, it is advisable to book as early as possible.
We recommend that you arrive 30 to 45 minutes before the departure of the train so that you can settle in freely.
Museum opening times
Self-guided tour: 1.30pm to 6pm
"DISCOVERING PICARD HERITAGE"
- BOOK YOUR DAY -
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