0–5 min walk
Marina, Pont Ango and quays
Start by walking along Quai Henri IV, watching the boats and reaching the Jehan Ango lifting bridge. It is the easiest walk for getting your bearings on arrival.
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Things to do and places to eat around the apartment
A selection planned from 31–33 Quai Henri IV: must-see places within walking distance, worthwhile excursions and restaurants for different tastes.
A few minutes from the apartment
Dieppe-Normandie Tourist Office
The team can prepare a personalised programme, book certain visits and provide maps, brochures and advice according to the weather.
Address
Pont Jehan Ango – Quai du Carénage
76200 Dieppe
Telephone
02 32 14 40 60
Without a car
Our must-see places around Quai Henri IV
Walking times are approximate and vary with your pace. The castle is farther away and involves an uphill walk.
3–7 min walk
Fish market and harbour landings
Around Pont Ango, stalls depend on tides, weather and landings. Go in the morning for the maritime atmosphere and seasonal produce.
5–8 min walk
Dieppe main market
On Saturday morning, the centre fills with producers and traders. Smaller markets also take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Place Nationale.
6–10 min walk
Saint-Jacques Church and historic centre
An essential stop for understanding Dieppe’s maritime history, Jehan Ango and the voyages of local navigators. Continue along Grande Rue and Place du Puits-Salé.
10–15 min walk
ESTRAN – Cité de la Mer
The best choice for families or cloudy weather: marine environment, sea-related trades, aquariums and maritime heritage at 37 Rue de l’Asile Thomas.
8–15 min walk
Beach, lawns and water sports
Walk along the pebbles and eight hectares of lawns. In summer, Point Plage offers kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing and other activities depending on the weather.
18–25 min walk
Dieppe Castle Museum
Climb for the panorama, then discover collections devoted to Dieppe’s history, art and maritime identity. The climb is steep, but the view is worth it.
15–20 min walk
19 August 1942 Memorial
In the former municipal theatre, archives, objects and testimonies recount Operation Jubilee and the deep links between Dieppe and Canada.
Depending on your plans
Three easy itineraries
With family or on a rainy day
ESTRAN – Cité de la Mer, lunch by the harbour, then the Castle Museum or a treasure hunt around Jehan Ango.
History and heritage
Saint-Jacques Church, the rebuilt centre, the 19 August 1942 Memorial, then the castle panorama.
Fresh air and seafront
Morning market, beach and lawns, a pedal-car ride or water activity, then sunset on the quay.
Explore by car
The best nearby excursions
Times are estimates without traffic. Combine Varengeville, Shamrock and Sainte-Marguerite in the same day.
About 20 min by car
Varengeville: Saint-Valéry Church and marine cemetery
Our top choice outside Dieppe: cliff views, stained glass by Georges Braque, the painter’s grave and landscapes associated with Claude Monet.
About 20 min by car
Shamrock Garden
Choose it in the warmer months for its national hydrangea collection: about 1,500 different plants in an English-inspired garden.
About 20 min by car
Miromesnil Castle and kitchen garden
A half-day of heritage and gardens: a 16th- and 17th-century residence, birthplace of Guy de Maupassant, park, chapel and remarkable kitchen garden.
About 20 min by car
Offranville and William Farcy Park
A pleasant village to combine with the flower park, twisted spire and a walk along the former railway converted for walking and cycling.
About 25 min by car
Cap d’Ailly and Sainte-Marguerite beach
For fresh air: heathland, ponds, cliffs and beach. Check the weather, tides and path conditions before setting out.
About 15–20 min by car
Canadian Cemetery at Les Vertus and Pourville
A place of remembrance to combine with Pourville beach and, depending on the season, the seafront mini-golf.
Eating out
Our recommended restaurants around the harbour
This selection prioritises proximity, variety and local identity; it is not an exhaustive ranking. Book and check opening days, especially on Sundays and outside the main season.
Fish & seafood
Le New Haven
53 quai Henri IV
The classic harbour-front choice for traditional cooking focused on regional produce, fish and seafood.
Local catch & home cooking
Le Jehan Ango – La Pêcherie Dieppoise
20 quai du Carénage
Conveniently located near the Tourist Office, with a menu mainly devoted to locally caught fish and seafood.
Responsible cuisine
Bistrot des Barrières
5–7 arcades de la Poissonnerie
A good choice for short supply chains: Dieppe seafood, organic vegetables, a terrace and a vegetarian option.
Local & Vietnamese cuisine
Chez Khean
97 quai Henri IV
A useful choice for a group with varied tastes: Dieppe specialities, Vietnamese cooking, a harbour terrace and a vegetarian option.
Vegan, vegetarian & brunch
Les Ursulines
129 quai Henri IV
The clearest choice for plant-based food: vegan coffee shop, seasonal daily dishes, desserts and an advertised Sunday brunch.
Traditional French cuisine
Le Turbot
14 quai de la Cale
A quay-side option to consider for a traditional meal in the harbour atmosphere.
Oratoriens’ tip
Adapt your day to the weather and tides
In Dieppe, a good day can combine heritage, market, walking and seafood. For cliffs, beaches and water activities, always check conditions, tides and any access restrictions.