Which campsite should you choose to visit Dieppe in Upper Normandy?
To make the most of your stay in Dieppe, the choice of campsite is essential. Whether you're looking for proximity to the sea, the peace and quiet of the countryside or easy access to tourist sites, there are several options to suit all styles of traveller. Here's our selection for you:
Camping Municipal du Colombier (cheapest campsite near Dieppe)
Located in Offranville, just 15 minutes from Dieppe, it welcomes campers in a green setting in the heart of the Parc du Colombier. With 99 pitches (including 13 rentals), it offers comfort and tranquillity close to the sea. The campsite offers practical facilities: accessible sanitary blocks, electricity hook-ups, playgrounds, mini-golf, tennis, bike hire and pedal go-karts. Pets are welcome. The Parc Floral William Farcy, a museum, a riding school and a restaurant are just a stone's throw away. Pourville beach is easily accessible by bike via the Véloroute du Lin, ideal for a seaside getaway. The campsite is open from the end of March to the end of September and can be booked online.
Camping La Source *** at Hautot-sur-Mer with swimming pool near Dieppe
Situated in Hautot-sur-Mer, 3 km from the beaches, it is also 5 km from Dieppe and offers a calm, green setting in Haute-Normandie. This 3-hectare family campsite has 120 pitches, 70 of which are reserved for tourists, and offers mobile home, Cocosweet and Tithome rentals. Facilities include a heated swimming pool, playground, pétanque campground, games room, bar/snack bar, bread depot, launderette, bike hire and free Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome, and activities such as pétanque, belote and karaoke competitions are organised during the season. The campsite is open from April to September.
Campsite Seasonava Le Domaine Saâne et Mer **** by the sea
In Quiberville-sur-Mer, it is 750 m from the beach and close to the River Saâne. Located 16 km from Dieppe, it offers an exceptionally natural setting in Normandy. The campsite has 160 pitches, including 31 rental pitches, and offers accommodation including mobile homes, lodge tents and PRM cottages. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, playground, multi-sports ground, games room with pool table and table tennis, and a snack bar. Activities such as entertainment for children and adults are organised in high season. Pets are allowed in certain accommodation, subject to conditions. The campsite is open from April to the end of October.
Campsite Vitamin **** at Saint-Aubin-sur-Scie in Seine-Maritime
Located just 2.5 km from the beaches of Dieppe, Camping Vitamin is ideal for family holidays in Normandy. Set in verdant surroundings, it offers a variety of accommodation: camping pitches, mobile homes, chalets and caravans, with PRM options. Its star attraction is its large pool area: a 1,000 m² indoor heated swimming pool, complemented in summer by an outdoor pool and waterslides, perfect for young and old alike. The campsite also offers plenty of entertainment, a wellness area, a playground, a bar-brasserie and all the practical services you need for a comfortable stay. The campsite is open from March to November.
If you want to extend your stay, here are all the campsites in Seine-Martime.
What to do in Dieppe
The Château de Dieppe Museum, a journey through history
Perched high above the town, Dieppe Castle overlooks the sea and offers an exceptional panorama of the Côte d'Albâtre. Built in the XIVᵉ century on the remains of a medieval fortress, it now houses the municipal museum, which traces the town's rich and eventful history. The museum's varied collections range from ship models and sculptures to works by Impressionist painters and ethnographic objects. An important section is also devoted to carved ivory, a speciality of Dieppe from the 17th to the 19th centuries. Strolling through its vaulted stone rooms is a fascinating immersion in Dieppe's maritime, artistic and cultural past.
The churches of Saint-Jacques and Saint-Rémy, witnesses to Dieppe's religious heritage
Saint-Jacques church, built as early as the 13th century, is one of Dieppe's architectural gems, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles. Once a stopping-off point for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, it stands out for its slender vaults, richly decorated chapels and sculpted frieze evoking the great maritime explorations. Not far from there, the church of Saint-Rémy captivates visitors with its balance of sobriety and refinement. Built between the XVIᵉ and XVIIᵉ centuries, it features a typical Counter-Reformation façade, a majestic organ, and a choir adorned with remarkable woodwork and stained glass. These two buildings are true witnesses to the town's religious and artistic past, not to be missed during a stay in Dieppe.
Where to go for a walk in Dieppe?
Strolling around Dieppe, the picturesque charm of the harbour and seafront
A stroll through Dieppe is an invitation to discover its maritime atmosphere and architectural charm. Walking along the marina, which is always bustling with activity, you can watch the comings and goings of fishing boats, sailing ships and ferries linking the town to England. Continuing along the promenade towards the seafront, you come to a vast esplanade lined with lawns and benches, offering uninterrupted views of the sea and the famous cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre. It's a great place to walk in the fresh air, cycle or simply sit back and enjoy the view. On the way back to the centre, the narrow streets lined with colourful houses and small shops invite you to take a stroll. The atmosphere is warm and lively, with markets, café terraces and the scent of iodine carried by the sea breeze: a real immersion in the soul of Dieppe.
What's Dieppe's speciality?
Local flavours, between sea and tradition
Thanks to its major fishing port, Dieppe is a gourmet town where seafood plays a central role in the local gastronomy. The Dieppe scallop is one of the town's most emblematic specialities: fished in the traditional way between October and May, it is renowned for its freshness and delicate flavour. They can be eaten simply as a snack or as a gratin or carpaccio. Herring has long been a mainstay of the local economy and is celebrated every autumn at a popular festival where it is grilled in the open air on the quayside. Smoked fish, mussels, seafood, Norman cheeses and sweet delicacies complete Dieppe's culinary offering, to the delight of gourmets.
The International Kite Festival, a colourful show
Every two years, Dieppe becomes the kite capital of the world with its International Kite Festival, one of the biggest events of its kind. For a week, the seafront is transformed into a veritable open-air theatre, with thousands of kites of all shapes and sizes dancing in the wind. Teams from all five continents present their artistic, cultural and technical creations in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere. Workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and night-time shows complete the programme for this spectacular and poetic event. Free and open to all, the festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and contributes to Dieppe's international reputation.