What to See & Do
Dieppe Overall Appeal ★★☆☆☆
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ultralight Craft | ★★★★★ | Flight | Tour | Paid |
| 02 | Dieppe Market | ★★★☆☆ | Fod Market | Self | Free |
| 03 | Seafront & Dyke + Marina | ★★☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 04 | Beach | ★★☆☆☆ | Beach Activities | Self | Free |
| 05 | Château Musée de Dieppe | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama + Museum | Self | Paid |
| 06 | Notre-Dame de Bonsecours Chapel | ★★☆☆☆ | Panorama + Chapel | Self | Free |
| 07 | St. Jacques Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 08 | St. Remy Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Self | Free |
| 09 | August 19th 1942 Memorial | ★☆☆☆☆ | Memorial - WWII | Self | Free |
| 10 | Estran Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Maritime | Self | Paid |
| 11 | Pedestrian Street | ★☆☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 12 | Pollet District | ★☆☆☆☆ | Walking Around | Self | Free |
| 13 | Tourelles Gate | ★☆☆☆☆ | Medieval Gate | Self | Free |
| 14 | Dieppe Tourist Train | ★☆☆☆☆ | City Train Tour | Tour | Paid |
01. Ultralight Craft
Appeal ★★★★★
Type Flight
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
Experience Dieppe and its region from the skies with an ultralight craft adventure. This thrilling activity provides an aerial perspective of the picturesque landscapes, including the famous cliffs and coastline
02. Dieppe Market
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Food Market
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Free or Paid
Dieppe food market is one of the best in Normandy. Besides fresh food products, there are also various other types of products available.
Saturday morning is when the market is the largest. It also takes place on a smaller scale on Tuesday morning, Thursday morning, and Saturday afternoon.
03. Seafront & Dyke + Marina
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Stroll along Dieppe’s seafront and dyke for nice ocean views. A few streets behind, you’ll find the marina where you can also take a walk.
04. Beach
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Beach Activities
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Dieppe Beach is a 1.5 km long stretch of pebbled shoreline.
05. Château Musée de Dieppe
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama + History Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Château Musée de Dieppe is a historic castle turned museum, showcasing the town’s maritime history and impressive art collections.
Perched on a cliff, it offers panoramic views of the sea and the town.
06. Notre-Dame de Bonsecours Chapel
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Panorama + Chapel
Visit Self
Cost Free
Notre-Dame de Bonsecours Chapel is a tribute to fishermen lost at sea. This seaside chapel features very colorful stained glass windows.
It also offers a panoramic view of the sea and town from the opposite side relative to the castle.
07. St. Jacques Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self
Cost Free
St. Jacques Church is the main church of Dieppe. It has gothic styles and dates back to the 13th century.
08. St. Remy Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Gothic Church
Visit Self or Guided
Cost Free or Paid
St. Remy Church dating back to the 16th century blends mainly Gothic and some Renaissance styles.
09. August 19th, 1942 Memorial
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type WWII Memorial
Visit Self
Cost Free
The August 19, 1942 Memorial commemorates the Dieppe Raid, which was led mostly by Canadian soldiers. The raid failed and saw heavy casualties but taught key lessons for the future D-Day landings.
10. Estran Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Maritime Museum
Visit Self
Cost Paid
The Estran Museum offers an engaging exploration of Dieppe’s maritime and natural history. Exhibits include marine biology, local fishing traditions, and the town’s relationship with the sea.
11. Pedestrian Street
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
Grande Rue is Dieppe’s main pedestrian street bustling with shops, cafés, and restaurants.
12. Pollet Disctrict
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Walking Around
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Pollet District is one of Dieppe’s oldest neighborhoods, known for its narrow streets and historic charm.
13. Tourelles Gate
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Medieval Gate
Visit Self
Cost Free
The Tourelles Gate is a piece of Dieppe’s medieval fortifications. It’s a glimpse into the town’s defensive past.
14. Dieppe Tourist Train
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type City Train Tour
Visit Tour
Cost Paid
The Touristic Train offers a convenient way to explore the town.
However, the explanations are only provided in French.
