Dieppe is a fishing port in Northern Normandy, crossed by the river Arques and overlooking the English Channel, it is one of the most popular seaside destinations in Normandy. A brief history of Dieppe Dieppe became a popular seaside town around two hundred years ago, it has a beautiful promenade and the holiday atmosphere still remains. However, during the Second World War, Dieppe's port and coastline hosted many important landings and battles. There was a huge aerial battle between the British and German forces called the Dieppe Raid in 1942. The battle only lasted around six hours, but was ... [More information]