Parkings
3,500 places available in downtown for parking cars.
All seafront spaces are free of charge. There is also ample free parking near the train station.
On roads, two areas, orange and green, are organized differently depending on their location in the hyper-centre or its periphery. In the orange zone, parking is limited to 2.30am to ensure a ride while in the green zone, one can park during the day. In both areas, parking is charged from 9am to 12:30pm and from 1:30pm to 7pm except on Sundays and public holidays.
Dieppe has 3 underground car parks in the city centre, with or without reservation :
OpnGo allows you to pay for your parking online and in real time.
Zenpark, a community parking, allows to reserve your parking for the duration of your choice, from a few hours to several days.
Moving to Dieppe
No need for a car, move by bike or bus.
Bike: From late June to early September rent a bike from € 5 for adults and € 3 for children. More information on Actif Véloc.
BUS: Dieppe is served by 4 bus lines and an electric shuttle to Dieppe city centre. From the station to the marina via the waterfront. More information on Deepmob.
Report on soft mobility in Dieppe (FR). To see on Youtube.
Public Transport
Come to Dieppe by public transport.
The SNCF offers 12 journeys per day between Paris (St Lazare Station) and Dieppe for an average of 2.5 hours.
You can order tickets online SNCF Connect
Flixbus offers several routes between Paris (La Défense or Bercy) and Dieppe for a duration between 2:40 and 3:30.
You can order tickets online Flixbus
Omio allows you to compare all travel options on a single platform.
Ferry
Ferries from Dieppe to NewHaven.
The port of Dieppe, in France, allows you to travel to Newhaven, England, with up to 6 crossings per day. The duration of the crossing from Dieppe to Newhaven is about 4 hours and it is operated by DFDS Seaways.
Two short hours are enough to reach London after disembarking in Newhaven.
You can order tickets online DFDS
History
Dieppe is a coastal town located in the Normandy region of northern France. It has a long and rich history that dates back to the Middle Ages, and it has played an important role in many significant events throughout the centuries.
One of the most significant events in Dieppe's history was the raid that took place on August 19, 1942, during World War II. The raid was carried out by a combined force of Canadian, British, and American troops, with the goal of testing German defenses along the French coast. The raid was a disaster, with heavy losses for the Allies and few gains. The lessons learned from the raid, however, were instrumental in the planning of the successful D-Day invasion two years later.
Dieppe is also known for its role as a major fishing port. The town has been a center for fishing and maritime commerce since the Middle Ages, and its harbor is still an important center for commercial fishing and shipping today. In addition, Dieppe is known for its thriving art scene, with many artists drawn to the town's picturesque streets and beautiful coastline.
Overall, Dieppe's history and significance lie in its strategic location, its role as a center for commerce and industry, and its cultural and artistic heritage. It is a town that has played an important role in many significant events throughout history, and it continues to be a vibrant and thriving community today.
Dieppe nicknamed « the city of four ports » (the ferry, the commercial port, the fishing port and the marina), is located at 105 miles north-west of Paris and has 28,561 inhabitants for an area of 11,670 m². It has 35 miles of trails and cycle paths and 10 miles of beach.