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200 years of the Dieppe-Newhaven line

A legendary crossing between maritime history and collective memory
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To mark the 200th anniversary of the Transmanche shipping line, discover a fascinating exhibition on the history of this emblematic crossing between Normandy and England.

Two centuries of crossings, stories and innovations

To mark the bicentenary of the legendary sea link between Dieppe and Newhaven, a major free exhibition retraces the highlights of this line with its major economic, tourist and cultural role.

Collectibles, previously unseen archives, passenger testimonials and ship models tell the epic story of a crossing that has marked generations.

From the first steam liners to modern car ferries, via tidal trains, advertising posters and technical feats, the exhibition invites visitors to relive this incredible human and technological adventure, from 1825 to the present day.

Stories of turbulent crossings, visionary projects and a wealth of iconography make this an immersive and exciting visit.

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Dieppe Paquebot Newhaven Le Bateau De Newhaven Entrant Au Port Postcard State Of The Ship In 1932Dieppe Liner Newhaven The Newhaven Ship Entering Port Postcard State Of The Ship In 1932
©Dieppe Paquebot Newhaven Le Bateau De Newhaven Entrant Au Port Postcard State Of The Ship In 1932|Arch. dép. de la Seine-Maritime
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    ©Ferry Bonsecours Anais Diodore

      An exhibition stopping off in Rouen and Dieppe

      Designed as a touring exhibition, it will first take up residence at the Hôtel du Département de Rouen, before joining Dieppe in the heart of the city.

      Each stop provides an opportunity to (re)discover the importance of this cross-Channel link, which today remains a vehicle for trade and aliving link between the two sides of the Channel.

      Practical information

      Rouen
      📅 From 23 June to 31 July 2025
      📍 Hôtel du Département – Entrée Quai Jean Moulin
      🎟️ Free admission

      Dieppe
      📅 From 16 August to 25 September 2025
      📍 Hôtel de Ville (Parc Jehan Ango), Médiathèque Jean Renoir (Boulevard Bérigny) and Espace Dieppe Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (Place Louis Vitet)
      🎟️ Free admission

      🧭 Did you know?

      In 1849, a Paris-London ticket including train and boat via Dieppe-Newhaven connected the two capitals in just 10 hours… even back then, it was “the shortest route”!

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