Saint Valery en Caux - Facts

Jul 26, 2019

Description: 
This small fishing port and holiday resort is situated on the Normandy coast of France overlooking the English Channel. Halfway between Fécamp and Dieppe, the sheltered inlet housing the port and marina is tucked away in between the impressive cliffs that dominate this coast. The marina is right in the heart of the town centre with good facilities.

The marina is located in the inner harbour and is accessed via tidal doors, opening times can be found on the marina website

On 12 June 1940, approx. 10,000 men of the 51st Highland Division were captured at St Valery-en-Caux along with thousands of French soldiers.

Cruiser Highlights:
Excellent shelter; centrally located marina; easy provisioning; chandlery; boatyard with dry standing; water-park; casino; points of historical interest.

Entrance Notes or Cautions:
The outer harbour is tidal with a narrow entrance between breakwaters. The marina is located in the inner harbour and is accessed via tidal doors, opening times can be found on the marina website. The tidal doors may not operate in bad weather. Contact the bureau du port for advance information.

Position:
49° 52' 0.10" N, 00° 42' 35.13" E 



If you have information for this section, or feedback on businesses used, please let us know at editor@noonsite.com. We also welcome new information about businesses you have used (see Related Businesses).

Next Section: Profile: Clearance
Related to following destinations: Channel/North Sea Coast (France), France, Saint Valery en Caux
error: Content is protected !!

Search the site

Log in to your account

Become a Noonsite Member

As a free user of Noonsite you are restricted to viewing 3 country formalities per month. You have viewed 0 formalities this month – but can view the countries you have accessed to date as many times as you want.

Become a Noonsite Member and you can view unlimited formalities each month and enjoy additional member benefits. Membership fees help our team keep country formalities information up-to-date in support of cruisers worldwide.

Find out more about membership levels and Become a Noonsite Member.