Named as one of the « plus beaux villages « or most beautiful villages of France, Veules-les-rose does not disappoint! We have a weekend away as a birthday present from Mum and Dad! 😊

The town was once full of fishermen and weavers but in the 19th century it became a seaside holiday town for all the Parisians, including one Victor Hugo.

We are staying in a charming rental cottage right in the centre of town. It’s very nice to walk around and then be able to walk back to the house. It is a very popular town and there a lots of people around! It’s even busier in summer. Our house is on the street called Anais Aubert who was an actrice who made Veules famous.

The village is famous for having the shortest river in France. From the source to the sea is 1139 metres long!

Walking around the village was very pleasant and there were many beautiful houses, cute laneways and the river flowing along.

The village was also famous for watercress production and some of it remains in the village.

Originally there were 11 mills on the river doing all sorts of tasks but now only a few remain.

A group of Russian artists liked Veules, as did others, and here is a painting of the same mill. it has hardly changed!

The lovely town church.

Of course the river must meet the sea after its 1km journey.

Victor Hugo was a frequent visitor to Veules and stayed in a lovely mansion by the sea. He also spent a lot of time in a little cave in the cliffs where he would talk to locals and sit and think.