Dieppe

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Shortened history of the castle:

The castle was founded in 1188, and was already destroyed in 1195. The site was restored in the 14th century. The castle was later in large part reconstructed in 1433 by Charles des Marets. The castle is composed of a quadrangular enclosure with round flanking towers and a lower court adjacent.

Several architectural styles are represented, and flint and sandstone are used in the buildings. A brick bastion and various other buildings have been added to the original enclosure.

The town walls were built around 1360. The walls were extended between 1435 and 1442. Although the town was largely destroyed by an Anglo-Dutch naval bombardment in 1694, the castle survived.

Until 1923, the castle housed the Ruffin barracks. It was bought by the town in 1903 and today houses the the Dieppe museum with its collection of ivories (crucifixes, rosaries, statuettes, etc), maritime exhibits and the papers and belongings of Camille Saint-Saëns.

The castle offers a splendid panoramic view over the town and the coast.

Opening times and additional information:

The castle is everyday:
From October 1st to May 31st (except Tuesdays): 10am to noon and 2pm to 5pm
From June 1st to the 30th of September : 10am to noon and 2pm to 6pm

The castle is closed the 1st of January, the 1st of May, the 11th of November and for Christmas.