Dieppe: de toegangspoort tot Normandië

Dieppe is in the Seine-Maritime department of Northern France located in the region of Normandy. With the population of Dieppe around 30,000, it is in the top 5 most populated towns in Seine-Maritime. Read our Dieppe travel guide to find out the best way to get there and begin planning your dream trip to Dieppe and its surrounding areas.

There are plenty of things to do in Dieppe, making it well worth a visit whether you’re travelling with your family, looking for a romantic break or even travelling solo. Rich in culture and history, this fishing port boasts stunning cliffs overlooking a pristine pebble beach, as well as a castle complete with a museum and maritime exhibits.

Travelling to Seine-Maritime with DFDS could not be easier. Our Newhaven to Dieppe ferry takes just 4 hours (5 hours on some night crossings). You can choose to take your car with you, or even your bike, motorbike or camper van. Alternatively, travel without a vehicle. There are plenty of things to see in Dieppe which are accessible by foot: check out our Dieppe travel guide to find out more.

Dieppe has a beautiful pebble beach flanked by dramatic limestone cliffs, and is one of the most famous landmarks in Normandy. It also has a famous harbour full of fishing boats and lined with specialty restaurants. Dieppe beach is well worth a visit!

From Dieppe, you can take a ferry to UK to the picturesque English town of Newhaven or, to see more of Normandy, explore the stunning cliffs and beaches of Etretat. Another popular day trip is a visit to the historic city of Rouen, where you can admire gothic architecture and learn about French history. For those interested in World War II history, a visit to the D-Day landing beaches is also within reach from Dieppe.