Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Saint-Valery-sur-Somme is a charming medieval town, with its marina and authentic district of the sailors, overlooking the Bay of Somme top of its three points remarkable view (Calvary Porte Guillaume and Chapel).
Some famous people as William the Conqueror in 1066, have stopped, and Joan of Arc, a prisoner of the English, crossed the city in 1430.
The hunt for the hut and shrimp fishing will always remain, and the breeding of salt marsh lamb. Flatfish, samphire, the bisteu, the Picardy string and beat cake are among the most popular dishes in the many shops and restaurants.
His history:

The origin of the city is very old. Its history is directly related to its geographical location. His site housed in the estuary of the Somme, the presence of dead cliffs made of Saint-Valery a place conducive to human occupation. Since prehistoric times, the site (then an island at high tide) was busy. Greek (from 700 BC) became resident in Saint-Valery Leuconaus then called "white ship". This Greek system has never been confirmed by archeology.
The Gallic occupation is attested from the fifth century BC After the Roman conquest (-52), the Roman presence is real good on the banks of the old Bay of Somme. We generated a sanctuary Boismont and found a coin and jewelry treasure in Mons Boubert. For several centuries, a "cohabitation" Gallo-Roman settles in a relative peace. In the fifth century, the great invasions from the north, it is the francs that move into the area and blend with existing populations. Around 500, the baptism of Clovis, King of the Franks.
The Gualaric monk in 611, the monk Gualaric (then writes Walaric, Walric and Valery), a disciple of St. Columban came to evangelize the region. It installs as a hermit on the site Leuconaus the promontory. His virtue and miracles soon attracted followers, including Saint Blimont (miraculously saved by Valery). This cell disciples is the origin of the primitive abbey. The saint is buried there in 622, Saint Blimont, thanks to the largesse of Clotaire II (King of Neustria) lays the foundation of the abbey in 627. perity and radiation through the support of the kings of France (Dagobert and Charlemagne comes to Leuconaus 800). The saint's relics attract many pilgrims. During the eighth and ninth century, the abbey was pillaged, devastated several times by the Vikings. The saint's relics are sold, the abbey is slowly falling into poverty.
William the Conqueror: In 1066, the fleet of William, Duke of Normandy awaiting favorable winds at St. Valery. A large procession with the relics of the saint through the city. Finally, William embarks on "Mora" and sets sail for England, where he defeated Harold at Hastings. At Christmas, William was crowned king of England. Late eleventh century, Bernard II, Saint-Valery Lord participates in the First Crusade alongside Godfrey of Bouillon. On his return, Bernard creates a leper outside the walls of the city to his fellow crusade with leprosy. In the eleventh century, Saint-Valery gaining importance with its castle, its walls, its abbey and becomes "key of Vimeu". The city gets its first freedom charter in 1197. The same year Richard the Lionheart plunders Vimeu, captured the city, burning ships, devastated the abbey and carries the saint's relics in Saint Valery... en Caux. In 1207 Aénor, daughter of Thomas St. Valery, marries Count of Dreux becomes lord of Saint-Valery.

Last name	Activity type	Rate	City
All-terrain electric scooter ride in the Bay of Somme	Nature and the great outdoors	39 €	Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Seal hike in the Bay of Somme	Nature and the great outdoors	10 € to 18 €	Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

Information points	Tourist Office of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Leisure centres	Herbarium of the Remparts Marina of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Monuments	Lighthouse of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

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