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Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme Travel Guide: 76 reviews and 147 photos

Sunday market in St Valery Sur Somme - Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

Baie Des Phoques

St Valery is about 75 miles from the port of Calais and is easily reached by the A16 motorway.
It is a small seaside town and is named The Bay of Seals. (Baie des Phoques) It is a typically French town and has strong links with Joan of Arc who was imprisoned here in the 15th century. There are many wonderful restaurants specialising in seafood.
There is a market here on Sunday selling everything from clothes to vegetables and pots and pans.
It is an idyllic place to spend a weekend.

Tide in the bay going out

Pros and Cons

Pros:Quiet Seaside Town
Cons:Too busy in the Summer season
In a nutshell:Idyllic place for the weekend

Last visit to Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme: May 2004
Intro Updated Feb 20, 2006
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Le Jeahanne D'Arc - Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

Family owned restaurant Restaurants (1)

This has been a family owned restaurant/ and hotel since 1959. Madame Lottin and her children run the restaurant and 8... more travel advice

Twin Towers of St Valery - Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme

The old part of town Things to Do (1)

Joan of Arc was imprisoned her in St Valery Sur Somme in the twin towers in 1430. Theold part of the town above the bay... more travel advice

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mazzap Jun 5, 2005 at 2:13 PM

Our new 'hobby' gives me arm ache!!
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JLBG Apr 15, 2005 at 9:27 PM

I have great memories of Saint-Valéry, the first time I went to the sea side ! Have you tasted there famous carrots ! There is a special breed called "Saint-Valéry" !
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Stephen-KarenConn Aug 1, 2004 at 6:32 PM

I've always been fascinated by Joan of Arc's saga. Thanks for visiting our Cambridge pages. I was just putting up some new photos there.
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diamonddog Jun 24, 2004 at 11:10 AM

Very nice region the Somme, brings back nice memories; mmmm les moules!!Great page!!