A unique heritage

Facing the ocean and the town, the Château de Dieppe looks down on the city below, suggesting to some that it was built more to keep an eye on the town than to defend it. A tour of the château’s grounds is an opportunity to take a short hike whilst searching for remnants of the fortified town.

The labels it has earned – Remarkable Garden, Home of Luminaries and Historic Monument – are proof of this property’s beauty and skilful upkeep.

Before it was restored, the manor of shipowner Jehan Ango had many ups and downs… This is the hinterland of Dieppe, in the centre of Varengeville-sur-Mer. The home’s character is certainly worth the stop.

Located on a rocky spur overlooking Arques-la-Bataille, the château was most likely built between 1040 and 1045 from the arches of an old 7th century bridge, by Guillaume d’Arques, William the Conqueror’s uncle.