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Watercress Beds (Les Cressonnières), Veules-les-Roses
Veules-les-Roses›Seine-Maritime›Normandy›Northern France›France
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5 attractions · 4h 54min · transit route
Watercress Beds (Les Cressonnières)La Veules RiverSaint Martin Church in Veules-les-Roses
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About Watercress Beds
Les Cressonnières are historic watercress beds dating back to the 14th century, located at the source of the Veules River – officially the shortest river in France at just 1,149 meters. Fed by crystal-clear spring water at a constant temperature, these traditional beds have produced prized watercress known for its peppery flavor and fine leaves for over 700 years. 3 tons annually.
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The name "Veules" comes from the Old English word "wella/wiella" meaning source or fountain, first recorded as "Wellas" in 1025. This reveals the Viking influence in Normandy, as the term was also shaped by Old Norse "vella" with a similar meaning – a linguistic reminder of the region's Norse heritage.
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