France's oldest seaside resort — a clifftop castle, a sweeping beach and a lively fishing port.
Dieppe invented the seaside holiday in France, and its upscale stays lean sea-view boutique and refined four-star rather than palace — a characterful, less-touristy base on the Alabaster Coast.
Stay along the seafront boulevard for beach and castle views, or near the port and old town for restaurants and the Saturday market.
Summer and the kite festival (held in even years) are busiest. Spring and autumn are calmer and well-priced.
Heading to the festival too? See where to stay for the Armada.
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Is Dieppe really France's oldest seaside resort?
Dieppe is widely cited as France's first sea-bathing resort, popular since the early 19th century.
Can you reach Dieppe by ferry?
Yes — Dieppe has a cross-Channel ferry link to Newhaven in England.