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Saint Valery sur Somme



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Saint Valery sur Somme


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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st valery sur somme harbour marina picture

The Hotel Restaurant du Cap Hornu

address Cap Hornu

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Just outside the medieval town of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, this delightful establishment with its typical Picardy architecture is the perfect place to relax after a long day.

Lounge in the heated outdoor swimming pool, play ping-pong, tennis, volleyball, billiards or petanque, set off to explore the Baie de Somme on foot or bicycle or follow a specialized nature guide, enjoy just lazing around, taste the original regional specialties. With its 66 rooms, the Cap Hornu Hotel** Restaurant is the perfect place for family vacations.

Hotel Restaurant du Cap Hornu

A Town map of Saint Valery sur Somme showing the B/Bs and hotels in the area





The local creperie shop and a monument to 1066

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st-valery-sur-somme-sign for 1066 picture

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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