Marquentterre – European Championship F5J 2026

Discover Marquenterre

The Marquenterre region, nestled within the Baie de Somme, is a haven for nature lovers, renowned for its bird sanctuary and peaceful landscapes. Nearby, the charming seaside town of Le Crotoy offers sandy beaches, a picturesque harbor, and a rich maritime heritage.

Le Crotoy

– Seaside resort, ideal for families
-Large south facing beach
-You can take the steam train to go to Noyelles or to Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Le parc du Marquenterre

Internationally renowned bird sanctuary, you can look at migratory birds from developed trails and observation points.

The county of Ponthieu has existed since the 11th century with powerful lords linked to the great feudal families. It plays a strategic role between Normandy and Flanders.
Le Marquenterre means the sea comes in the land, this marshy area was a natural border which was mentioned in 1199 in the charter of old Quend
The territory was contested by the English and the French, notably during the Hundred Years’ War. At the Battle of Crécy in 1346, Edward III’s English army crushed the French troops of Philip VI of Valois.

This county became French in the 15th century
The Revolution marked the end of the Ancien Régime in Ponthieu-Marquenterre, ushering in a more legally egalitarian society.
Land development efforts (dikes, drainage, planting of marram grass) continued despite the unrest.
Five years after the Wright brothers, the Caudron brothers, aviation pioneers born in Favières built their first airplane and flew for the first time.
They flew from the beach at Le Crotoy. The workshop was in Rue
Their Caudron G3 aircraft was used during the First World War.

We warmly thank the Ponthieu-Marquenterre community for their invaluable support in organizing the championship. Their commitment and collaboration have greatly contributed to the success of this event in our beautiful region.