WALKING IN SAINT VALERY SUR SOMME

Saint Valery-sur-Somme can be any traveller’s delight for its small-town charm and colourful lanes. The seaside medieval town used to be a fishing village in the earlier times. The village is just next to the Baie de Somme near the mouth of river Somme, offering picturesque views. It is divided into an upper and lower part. With most of the administrative buildings, the upper town used to be walled earlier as it belonged to the elite class. This side of Saint Valery offers a more historical view of the town and from here, one can also look at the lovely villas lining the sea-wall. While the streets are cobbled, the buildings are characterised by typical chequered design. On the other hand, the lower town is distinguished by narrow streets and alleys with small houses decorated with colourful flowers and marine memorabilia including anchors, artificial fish, boat wheels, fishing nets, etc. Many of these houses have now become B&B facilities for tourists. Visit the cathedral and enjoy a view of Somme river.