Dieppe

"The largest town on the Alabaster Coast with 30,000 inhabitants was also the poorest in the Département Seine-Maritime according to a survey in 2014. Grimy backyards, worn-out sidewalks, and dark windows remind us that fishing no longer brings in big money. The once legendary reputation as a summer resort has faded. And yet, Dieppe, where the Duchess of Berry made sea bathing fashionable in 1824, has something. Even if it’s just the rugged charm of a still very active fishing port. The ferry from Newhaven regularly brings British tourists to the harbor, contributing to the vibrancy of the town." This is how the "Dumont" describes it, and one could hardly describe the unique atmosphere of Dieppe any better.

We strolled along the generous seafront promenade (pebbles instead of sand), everything is wide and open here, then took a walk through the city center with its winding alleys and many attractive little shops, visited the Church of St. Jean, and enjoyed a glass of rosé at Quai Henry IV with a view of the marina. A worthwhile excursion!