Take part in the heritage days in Dieppe
On Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, 2026, the European Heritage Days return to Dieppe.
For this 43rd edition, 42 events spread across 22 locations offer a unique way to explore the maritime city's heritage.
From guided tours, walks, and readings to discovering places usually off-limits to the public, the program offers wonderful opportunities to explore Dieppe through its history, architecture, and culture.
This year, the spotlight is particularly on photographic heritage and heritage at risk.
Book your stay at our Dieppe hotel to (re)discover the city's heritage over the weekend.
On Saturday, September 19, embark on an artistic and literary stroll centered on Georges Simenon.
The author shared a special bond with Dieppe, where he stayed and set several of his works.
Readings and soundscapes accompany this city tour an original way to discover Dieppe through the words and world of the famous creator of Inspector Maigret.
Another unexpected highlight of the 2026 Heritage Days: Dieppe’s municipal greenhouses open their doors to the public on Saturday afternoon.
Accompanied by the city's gardeners, discover the work behind the scenes, the plants grown on-site, and the expertise required to keep Dieppe’s public spaces in bloom.
Located on Quai Bérigny, the Municipal Archives preserve a vital part of Dieppe’s history.
During the Heritage Days, special presentations allow visitors to discover documents and archival collections that are usually little-known to the general public.
A visit (by registration) that is highly recommended for tracing the city's history through its archival records.
A must-see landmark in the historic center, the Church of Saint-Jacques can be explored through various themed guided tours.
Its architecture, ornamentation, and history offer a journey back through centuries of Dieppe’s maritime past.
Take the time to admire its many details before continuing your stroll through the town center streets.
On Sundays, the atmosphere shifts on the Île du Pollet. A silent listening walk pays tribute to American composer Pauline Oliveros and her work on "Deep Listening."
It is a unique experience that invites you to view and, above all, listen to this historic fishing district and its surroundings in a whole new way.
After a day rich in culture, unwind at the Phytomer Spa at the Hôtel La Tour aux Crabes.
With a treatment room, a pool with water jets, a steam room, and a sauna, you can enjoy a moment of pure relaxation and well-being.
The spa is open Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
And why not enjoy lunch on our restaurant terrace, overlooking the port of Dieppe?
For this 43rd edition, 42 events spread across 22 locations offer a unique way to explore the maritime city's heritage.
From guided tours, walks, and readings to discovering places usually off-limits to the public, the program offers wonderful opportunities to explore Dieppe through its history, architecture, and culture.
This year, the spotlight is particularly on photographic heritage and heritage at risk.
Book your stay at our Dieppe hotel to (re)discover the city's heritage over the weekend.
Follow in the footsteps of Georges Simenon
On Saturday, September 19, embark on an artistic and literary stroll centered on Georges Simenon.
The author shared a special bond with Dieppe, where he stayed and set several of his works.
Readings and soundscapes accompany this city tour an original way to discover Dieppe through the words and world of the famous creator of Inspector Maigret.
Step inside the municipal greenhouses
Another unexpected highlight of the 2026 Heritage Days: Dieppe’s municipal greenhouses open their doors to the public on Saturday afternoon.
Accompanied by the city's gardeners, discover the work behind the scenes, the plants grown on-site, and the expertise required to keep Dieppe’s public spaces in bloom.
Discover the treasures of the Municipal Archives
Located on Quai Bérigny, the Municipal Archives preserve a vital part of Dieppe’s history.
During the Heritage Days, special presentations allow visitors to discover documents and archival collections that are usually little-known to the general public.
A visit (by registration) that is highly recommended for tracing the city's history through its archival records.
Visit the Church of Saint-Jacques
A must-see landmark in the historic center, the Church of Saint-Jacques can be explored through various themed guided tours.
Its architecture, ornamentation, and history offer a journey back through centuries of Dieppe’s maritime past.
Take the time to admire its many details before continuing your stroll through the town center streets.
An audio walk on the Île du Pollet
On Sundays, the atmosphere shifts on the Île du Pollet. A silent listening walk pays tribute to American composer Pauline Oliveros and her work on "Deep Listening."
It is a unique experience that invites you to view and, above all, listen to this historic fishing district and its surroundings in a whole new way.
After a day rich in culture, unwind at the Phytomer Spa at the Hôtel La Tour aux Crabes.
With a treatment room, a pool with water jets, a steam room, and a sauna, you can enjoy a moment of pure relaxation and well-being.
The spa is open Monday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
And why not enjoy lunch on our restaurant terrace, overlooking the port of Dieppe?
