And here I am on one of the most picturesques markets of France and is not in the south…! As read , we love markets and cannot missed in it if passing or visiting a city in France. One of our favorite and came here often for many years before moving to Bretagne was Dieppe.
So let me tell you a bit more on the market of Dieppe. Hope you enjoy it as we do
You want to partake in the local life,and enjoy Normandy at its best, do like us, come to the market days of Dieppe on Saturdays mornings fresh from the sea and the land around Place Nationale, Place Saint Jacques from 7h30 -13h00, and Grande rue from 7h30-13h00, as well as around Rue St Jacques,and Rue de la Barre.
Dieppe has one of the most beautiful markets in France. The Saturday morning market in the city center is recognized as the most beautiful market in Normandy and the 8th nationally by TF1 television viewers contest!!.
With its 200 exhibitors, including a large proportion of producers from the Pays de Bray, the Pays de Caux and neighboring Picardy, the Dieppe market is an unmissable event for Dieppe by visitors and residents alike.
There are other smaller market on Tuesday and Thursday morning Place Nationale.
And the big fish market at La Fontaine; Quai Henri IV, Facing the Marina. Every day until 13h30. Direct sale of seafood products to the consumer allowing the purchase of fish 7 days 7. Also a smaller fish market at Quai Trudaine from Tuesday to Saturday, in the morning with direct arrival of the catch of the day, subject to weather conditions.
Some webpages on the market and Dieppe in general,to help you plan your trip here and you should ,are
City of Dieppe on its markets in French
Tourist office of Dieppe on its fishing port in English
Dept 76 Seine Maritime of Dieppe on its market in English
Tourist office of Normandy on Dieppe in English
Now you are all set to visit this wonderful sea town of Dieppe with interwined history with Canada. Hope you enjoy it as we do!
And remember, happy travel, good health, and many cheers to all!!!
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