Sports and cultural activities:
Numerous hikes and trails:
NB: National footpath routes are designated by the acronym ‘GR’ (‘Grande Randonnée’)
GR211 across the Seine-Maritime from Veulettes-sur-Mer to Caudebec-en-Caux (https://www.gr-infos.com/gr211.htm)
GR21 across the Seine-Maritime following the Alabaster Coast from Havre to Tréport (https://www.gr-infos.com/gr21a.htm)
Paluel - a circular walk around the Durdent. A charming route encompassing the Durdent valley and the cliffs and seafront at Veulettes.
St Pierre en Port
Tennis
Enjoy a match with family or friends. Close to the house on foot or by car. Suitable for beginners and advanced players.
Veulettes-sur-mer http://www.ville-veulettes-sur-mer.fr/loisirs-vie-associative/loisirs/240-tennis-sport Three clay courts open during the summer season. One indoor court open year-round. Friendly atmosphere. Telephone 06 77 06 09 06
Paluel tennis club
Adresse : ROUTE DES TENNIS CONTEVILLE 76450 PALUEL
Telephone 02 35 97 92 17
Indoor and outdoor courts.
Beach (one of the largest beaches in the pays de Caux) :
Bathing, sandcastles, hand-fishing, paddle, etc.
Mini-golf
Watersports
Activities suitable for beginners or advanced level. Enjoy an authentic Veulettes stay and get your feet wet! There’s plenty to choose from; freshwater or saltwater, sailing, dinghies, wakeboarding… Normandy awaits!
Water park: Centre nautique de la Côte d’Albâtre de Veulettes- sur-Mer
Address: 39 digue Jean CORRUBLE 76450 VEULETTES-SUR-MER
Email: sports@cote-albatre.com Telephone: 02 35 57 93 20
Activities centre: Base de loisirs du Lac de Caniel, Vittefleur (https://www.vittefleur.fr/category/tourisme/lac-de-caniel/)
Lakeside farm, bowling, outdoor activities, wakeboarding, knee-boarding, waterskiing, tobogganing.
In summer: waterpark, beach volleyball and bungee jumping
Year-round: multisports complex and skatepark
Children’s play area
(In case of rain!: Municipal swimming pool and spa at Cany Barville)
Biking
11 mountain bike trails within a 25-minute drive of Veulettes https://ville-data.com/vtt-velo/Veulettes-sur-Mer-76-76736
Within a 50-minute drive, reach Caudebec-en-Caux and join the 15km cycle path along the Seine .
Golf
Club “Golf Normandie - Côte d’Albâtre”. 18-hole course, 9-hole course, practice area and clubhouse with restaurant.
Outings to neighbouring towns and villages :
Charming villages with local shops and businesses, baroque churches and historic ports. Get a real feel for the area on your visit and keep your eyes open for traditional beach huts, moored boats with rooftop flowers and long beaches stretching as far as the eye can see.
Paluel : 8 minute drive
Vittefleur : 10 minute drive
St Valery en Caux and its historic port : 15 minute drive
Veules les Roses : 25 minute drive
Etretat : 50 minute drive
St Pierre en Port - les Petites Dalles : Les Petites Dalles is known for the cliffs which encircle the village and the beach, which were the inspiration for impressionist paintings by Monet, Morisot and many others, and for its 19th-century seaside villas. Empress Sissi was a fan.
Cultural activities :
The bunkers: take a leap 75 years into the past. There are 836 German bunkers hidden around the countryside around Dieppe, some of which are available to visit. 47 bunkers are located along the Alabaster coast. Allow 2 hours for your visit. (https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/seine-maritime-les-chasseurs-de-bunkers-restaurent-le-patrimoine-11-03-2020-8277468.php)
Architecture: the church at Veulettes is a perfect example of the transition from Roman to Gothic style at the turning of the 18th century.
Casinos :
Veulettes-sur-mer Casino https://www.casinoveulettes.com/ . Open every day from 11am. Telephone 02 35 57 93 00. To sign up to the poker, call 02 35 57 93 00 from 9pm onwards. The Jeux le Purple Gourmand restaurant is open from Thursday through to Monday (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
GRestaurants, cafés and snack bars:
Like everywhere in France, Normandy is proud of its regional dishes. Keep your holiday going in luxuriant style and enjoy excellent table service in a local restaurant, or else grab a quick snack to enjoy on your walk.
Restaurants along the seawall in Veulettes
Restaurant de la Mer : 13 Digue Jean Corruble, 76450 Veulettes-sur-Mer
Average price 39€. Set menu 45€.
https://www.thefork.fr/restaurant/restaurant-de-la-mer-r17649305
Restaurant les Frégates
La Chaloupe
Esta’frites (chip shop)
Michelin-starred restaurants : https://guide.michelin.com/fr/fr/normandie/restaurants
St Valery en Caux - Restaurant du Port : 27€- 83€• Fish and seafood, traditional cooking style. The restaurant has earned its name from its prime position overlooking the port and boats. The dining room is decorated with black-and-white photographs showing the cliffs of the Pays de Caux. Meals are prepared with fresh, locally-caught fish.
(https://guide.michelin.com/fr/en/normandie/saint-valery-en-caux/restaurant/restaurant-du-port)
Useful addresses :
Mini-market O' Caux Choix for bread and pastries (open all year)
Bakery Langlois. Open weekends from Easter until the end of June, and 7 days a week during the summer.
Supermarket Leclerc in St Valery en Caux : 10 minute drive
Wholesale fish market along the seawall in Veulettes
Wholesale organic greengrocers market from “Les Jardins de l’Hermitine” on Sundays from 8am to 7pm in the casino car-park
ATM cash machine available in the casino entrance hall
Côte d'Albatre
Veulettes