Former coaching inn · Veules-les-Roses

Hôtel Douce France

A hotel full of character in the heart of Veules-les-Roses, just 350 metres from the sea. Travellers have been stopping here for centuries, and they feel at home the moment they arrive.

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Our story

Centuries of welcome under one roof

Long before the motor car, stagecoaches pulled up right here. Hôtel Douce France is a former coaching inn steeped in several centuries of history: horses were changed, hot meals were shared, and travellers slept here before setting off again along the coast road. Half-timbering, brick, turrets and a vaulted porch: the walls still tell the story of all those centuries of travellers.

Today it is the only hotel in Veules-les-Roses. Behind its façades lie a cobbled courtyard, a walled garden and 26 rooms and apartments, no two alike. You come for the sea, a few minutes' stroll away along the Veules. You stay for the long, lazy mornings in the garden, the evening light on the courtyard and that rare feeling of living in the village rather than simply visiting it.

Façade de l'Hôtel Douce France

“Here, time slows down. You put down your suitcase, take a deep breath, and simply feel good.”

I

Peace and quiet

A flower-filled courtyard sheltered from the street, the song of water beneath the windows, nights of rare stillness. Here, you sleep like nowhere else.

II

The welcome

We're expecting you, we remember you, we take our time. A tip for dinner, a walk worth taking, a cup of tea when you're back from the beach: just like home.

III

The village

The only hotel in Veules-les-Roses, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France: the watermills, the thatched cottages and the sea are just a few steps away.

Rooms & apartments

Twenty-six rooms and apartments, each one different

Colette, Gainsbourg, Anna de Noailles, Piaf, Brel, Maupassant… Here, every room has its own name and its own character. Attic duplexes for two tucked under the eaves, deluxe rooms overlooking either the courtyard or the village, apartments where you'll feel right at home, and spacious apartments for getaways with family or friends. Book direct for the best rate.

Chambre de luxe

Deluxe rooms

2 guests · Gainsbourg, Colette, Anna de Noailles…

From €165 per night

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Petit duplex mansardé

Small attic duplexes

2 guests · Champagne, Bourgogne, Bretagne, Picardie

From €145 per night

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Appartement familial 4 personnes, le salon

Family apartments

4 guests · Provence, Ravel, Cocteau, Normandie…

From €250 per night

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Grand appartement familial 6 personnes

Large family apartments

Up to 6 guests · Brel, Piaf, Trenet, Maupassant

From €320 per night

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Balcon privatif sous les colombagesLinge de lit et coussinsTable basse en bois et tomettesCommode et beaux livres
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Table dressée sur la terrasse face à la mer

Facing the sea

The Annexe

There are the rooms in the hotel itself, and then there is the Annexe. 100 m², two bedrooms for up to 4 guests maximum, so that everyone feels truly at ease, and above all a terrace of over 200 m² opening onto the sea, with nothing between you and the horizon. Breakfast in the sunshine, lingering until the very last light, and forgetting rather quickly what time you were meant to leave.

It is our rarest gem, and the first to be snapped up for sunny weekends.

From €320 per night

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Breakfast

A taste of the Pays de Caux, first thing in the morning

A buffet served from 7.45 to 11 am beneath the palm-tree wallpaper, made with Normandy producers we have chosen one by one: bread from Saint-Valery-en-Caux, raw-milk cheeses, local saucisson and sweet treats to share. It's the moment our guests mention most in their reviews, and the one we never rush. €18 per person.

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Terraces & Veules-les-Roses

Along France's smallest river

The Veules rises in the heart of the village and reaches the sea just 1,149 metres later: it is the smallest river in France. Its watermills, thatched cottages and roses won over Victor Hugo, who stayed here several times with his friend Paul Meurice. Our terraces line its banks: read, have lunch, listen to the water. At the end of the path, the cliffs and the pebble beach.

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The gallery

A glimpse of the hotel

12 photographs

La façade de l'Hôtel Douce France
La façade
Chambre de luxe
Chambre de luxe
La cour-terrasse
La cour
La terrasse de l'Annexe face à la mer
L'Annexe vue mer
Chambre de l'Annexe
Chambre de l'Annexe
Viennoiseries du petit-déjeuner
Le petit-déjeuner
Veules-les-Roses
Veules-les-Roses
Balcon sous les colombages
Le balcon
Appartement familial
Appartement familial
Table dressée face à la mer
La plage depuis l'Annexe
Petit duplex mansardé
Petit duplex
La Veules au pied de l'hôtel
La Veules

Our guests say it best

4.6/5

★ 4.6/5 · 1,010 reviews on Google

“If Veules-les-Roses is one of the prettiest villages in France, Hôtel Douce France is every bit its equal. A former coaching inn, it is a charming place to stay, perfectly in keeping with this magnificent village.”
Bruno J. · Avis Google
“The building that houses the hotel is magnificent. It is full of charm: a true oasis of calm and beauty.”
Sue L. · Avis Google
“A truly timeless experience! More than just a hotel, staying at the Douce France is a genuine sensory and human experience.”
Nour A. · Avis Google
“Magnificent hotel, very friendly staff.”
Lydia D. · Avis Google

Getting to the hotel

Arrive, park, unpack

13 rue du Docteur Girard, in the heart of Veules-les-Roses, 350 metres from the sea. Drop your luggage off in front of the hotel, then park at the Mairie (town hall) car park, just below.

Check-in

From 3 pm. Our reception is open until 7 pm, but you are welcome to arrive whenever suits you: simply let us know on 02 35 57 85 30. After 7 pm, we'll send you an access code.

Check-out

By 11 am.

Parking

Mairie car park, avenue du Docteur Michel: 2 minutes by car, then a 1-minute walk along the little footpath. Other free car parks: les Falaises, les Chasses-Marées, le Canon, les Cressonnières and les Sources.

Tuesday evening

Please don't park in the blue bays opposite the hotel: Wednesday morning is market day.

Cancellation

Free of charge up to 14 days before arrival. After that, no refund is possible.

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Plan de Veules-les-Roses avec tous les parkings publics : déposez vos bagages à l'hôtel, 2 minutes en voiture jusqu'au parking de la Mairie, puis 1 minute à pied par le petit chemin

Frequently asked questions

Everything you're wondering
before you pack your bags

What time are check-in and check-out?

Your room is ready for you from 3 pm, and we ask you to leave it by 11 am. No need to worry if you arrive early: we'll look after your luggage.

I'm arriving late. What should I do?

No problem at all. Just let us know what time you expect to arrive: after 7 pm, we'll send you an access code so you can let yourself in.

Where can I park?

Drop your luggage off in front of the hotel, then park at the public Mairie car park: 2 minutes by car and a 1-minute walk along the little footpath.

Can I leave my luggage?

Yes, both before check-in and after check-out. Enjoy the beach with your hands free.

What about children?

They are very welcome! A baby cot can be provided on request: just let us know when you book. Our family apartments sleep up to 6.

Are pets allowed?

We're sorry, but our four-legged friends are not allowed in the hotel.

Is there a lift?

No, it's a historic building. But our Dauphiné family apartment, on the ground floor, is step-free, with wide openings and a large bathroom: it suits many guests with reduced mobility. Call us to check together that it meets your needs, we'll do our very best.

Is the tourist tax included?

No, it is paid on site, per adult and per night, according to the rates set by the Communauté de communes de la Côte d'Albâtre.

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes, it's free throughout the hotel. But with the sea on the doorstep, we won't hold it against you if you forget all about it.

Any other questions?

Call us on 02 35 57 85 30 or write to contact@hoteldoucefrance.fr.

🎁 Gift vouchers

Give a little piece
of Veules-les-Roses

One night, a romantic weekend, a family stay or simply the amount of your choice. Birthday, wedding, Mother's Day… we personalise the gift voucher with the name of the person you want to spoil: just send us the details and we'll send it to you.

🌙A night for two
🌊A weekend by the sea
✨The amount of your choice

Valid for 6 months from the date of purchase, to be used in one go. Cannot be postponed or extended.

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“Hello, I'm Mélingue, the hotel's horse. My advice: book direct, and we'll say hello in the courtyard.”

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