Veules-les-Roses is a charming village - one of the oldest in the region n - along the Côte d’Albâtre. It is called one of the most beautiful villages of France. In 2017 it was even named the most beautiful village in France.

It is believed that Veules-les-Roses already existed in the 4th century. The name Veules is probably derived from an old English word meaning “water spring”. In the Middle Ages, the village existed from fishing, which remained remained the main source of income till the 18th century. With the rise of spinning mills, the village became prosperous. In that days the streetscape of Veules-les-Roses was dominated by water mills, fishermen’s houses, farms and wash-houses at that time.

Nowadays the main attraction of the village is the river “Veules”. With a length of 1.149 meters, it is the shortest river in France. The Veules rises on the edge of the village and then flows through the centre. Veules-les-Roses offers some half-timbered houses and stately villas.