Saint-Valery-en-Caux Live Cam

Medieval Origins and Coastal Heritage

The town of Saint-Valery-en-Caux, perched on dramatic white chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel, boasts a history stretching back to the early Middle Ages. Originally a fishing hamlet, the settlement took shape under the patronage of Saint Valery, a 7th‑century monk who established a monastic community on the nearby Île de Caux. Over centuries, Saint-Valery-en-Caux grew into an important defensive outpost, its fortified harbour and castle walls protecting local fishermen and merchants from Norman raiders.