Saint-Valery-en-Caux, Coastal commune in Seine-Maritime, France
Description
Saint-Valery-en-Caux is a harbor town on the Normandy coast that sits between white limestone cliffs and opens onto a natural port. The old town center is lined with traditional stone buildings and slopes down toward the water, where fishing boats and sailboats share the dock.
History
The port was founded in the 13th century as a fishing settlement and became the region's leading herring port. During World War II, the town saw heavy fighting between Allied and German forces.
Culture
The town's appearance is shaped by half-timbered and stone buildings that reflect Norman architectural traditions and the daily rhythm of port life. The townscape tells the story of a community whose identity remains bound to the sea.
Practical
The town is easy to explore on foot, with paths running from the harbor up to the cliffs that work for all ages. During summer months, the beaches and harbor offer water activities ranging from sailing to swimming.
Did you know?
The Maison Henri IV, a 16th-century building, stands out for its intricately carved wooden details on the facade that recall early maritime connections to distant places. The house preserves a rare visual record of when small ports like this one linked global trade networks to the sea.
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Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Valery-en-Caux
1.1 km
Maison de Henri IV, Saint-Valery-en-Caux
712 m
Hospice de Saint-Valery-en-Caux
571 m
Saint Léger de Saint-Valery-en-Caux
1.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon-Port
849 mOrgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame de Saint-Valery-en-Caux
1.1 kmFalaises d'Aval
1 kmScenic viewpoint
972 mPainting, Work of art
997 mWork of art, painting
1 kmLes Galets Blancs
834 mOcéanide
807 mPainting, Work of art
1 kmPainting, Work of art
999 mEros Saint-Valéry-En-Caux
642 mPainting, Work of art
995 mPainting, Work of art
1 kmLe Rayon Vert
241 mPainting, Work of art
1 kmMemorial, war memorial
908 mMemorial 51st Highland Division
1 km12e Régiment de Chasseurs
760 mCalvaire des Marins
1 kmWayside cross
1.5 kmWar memorial, memorial
464 mWayside cross
2.9 kmWayside cross
3.5 kmCroix Colombel
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