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Saint Valery sur Somme is a small medieval town on the Somme estuary. It is about 35 miles from the port of Boulogne and is now a summer holiday resort.

The towns main claim to fame is the invasion of England in 1066 by William of Normandy who set sail from the port. The port was also used in WW1 to supply the British forces.

The town of Saint Valery sur Somme


St Valery sur Somme street


The town is easy to walk around we parked in the car park on the harbour wall. It is near the tourist information shop where you can find details of current events in the town. There is an interesting museum and a house that Napoleon is said to have stayed in.

The town has lots of shops and cafes, restaurants etc in the narrow streets.

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Hotel Les Corderies Saint-Valery-Sur-Somme

Hotel les Corderies

The hotel is located in the heart of the Baie de Somme in Saint Valery sur Somme, a picturesque fishing village, with a medieval core.

Les Corderies offers 11 stylish rooms providing calm and comfort. The décor spells discrete elegance, comprising comfortable designer furniture.

Savour typical specialities in the intimate atmosphere of the hotels restaurant.

.The swimming pool is conveniently located in the heart of the hotel and the spa provides a moment of well-being.

The hotel is ideal to discover the Baie de Somme.

Hotel Les Corderies Saint Valery sur Somme





The local creperie shop and a monument to 1066

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You must try the steam train a full size engine and carriages. You are taken on a 45 min journey around the nearby towns and villages

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    Saint Valery sur Somme street

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    A narrow steep street in the town of Saint Valery sur Somme

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