What to See & Do
Veulesles-Roses Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Streets, River & Mills | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 03 | Seafront | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 02 | Beach | ★★☆☆☆ | Beach Activities | Self | Free |
| 04 | Cerons Memorial | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama + WWII | Self | Free |
| 05 | Viewpoint | ★☆☆☆☆ | Panorama | Self | Free |
| 06 | St. Martin Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 07 | Art Galleries & Shop | ★☆☆☆☆ | Art Gallery | Self | Free |
| 08 | St. Nicolas Ruin | ★☆☆☆☆ | Churc Ruin | Self | Free |
| 09 | Victor Hugo Plaque | ★☆☆☆☆ | Plaque | Self | Free |
01. Streets, River & Mills
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type A
Visit Self
Cost Free
Veules-les-Roses is known for its charming streets filled with cute cottages and bright flower boxes. The pretty Veules River, the shortest in France, winds through the village and passes by old watermills, adding to the area’s lovely countryside feel.
02. Seafront
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The seafront of Veules-les-Roses is a beautiful wooden walkway where you can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and ocean views.
03. Beach
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The town’s beach is made of pebbles and its size varies greatly depending on the tide. At low tide, the beach stretches for several tens of meters.
04. Cerons Memorial
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama + WWII Cannon
Visit Self
Cost Free
This memorial honors the sailors of the torpedo boat Cerons, which sank off the coast in 1940.
The spot gives also a great viewpoint of the town and the coast.
05. Viewpoint
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Panorama
Visit Self
Cost Free
This viewpoint is on the opposite side of the previous one but you barely can see the town, it’s mostly to admire the coast and the sea.
06. St. Martin Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
The actual Eglise St Martin is a historic church build in the 16th century, featuring Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
07. Art Galleries & Shop
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Art Galley
Visit Self
Cost Free
Veules-les-Roses has several art galleries and shops showcasing the work of local artists and craftsmen. You’ll find a wonderful variety of artworks and souvenirs that reflect the village’s artistic vibe.
– La Quincaillerie
– AtelieRoba
– Le Relais des Artistes
08. St. Nicolas Ruin
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church Ruin
Visit Self
Cost Free
The ruins of St. Nicolas are the remains of an old church dedicated to sailors and closed during the French Revolution in 1789, then destroyed a few decades later.
09. Victor Hugo Plaque
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Commemorative Plaque
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Victor Hugo Plaque commemorates the famous French writer’s visit to Veules-les-Roses.
