Dieppe and the Alabaster Coast: 6 must-sees for your campervan or motorhome trip
From dramatic cliffs to bustling ports, the Alabaster Coast is a dream for campervan travellers. Here are six unmissable stops between Dieppe and Étretat.
Normandy is packed with treasures for road-trippers in a campervan or motorhome. Between Dieppe’s pebble beaches, the chalk cliffs of the Alabaster Coast and charming fishing ports, every stop promises its own adventure. Plan your route with these six iconic, accessible spots, perfectly suited to your style of travel.
Dieppe Castle
© Wikimedia CommonsOverlooking the town and the sea, this medieval castle houses a museum with diverse collections. Its ramparts offer stunning views over the port and the English Channel.
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The Aval and Amont cliffs at Étretat
© Wikimedia CommonsCarved by erosion, these white chalk cliffs are a unique natural spectacle. The Étretat Needle, the site’s symbol, can be explored on foot from the cliffs’ car park.
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Fécamp Harbour
© Wikimedia CommonsThis lively fishing port is famous for its dried cod nets, known as ‘fécampois’. A stroll along the sea wall offers views of the boats and the choppy sea.
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Notre-Dame-du-Salut Chapel in Fécamp
© Wikimedia CommonsPerched on the heights, this chapel provides a 360-degree panorama of the town and the sea. Its neo-Gothic architecture and history make it a deeply moving place.
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Cap d'Ailly
© Wikimedia CommonsThis protected natural site is perfect for a hike through heathland and cliffs. The views over the English Channel and the surrounding lighthouses are breathtaking.
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Le Tréport and its funicular
© Wikimedia CommonsThis small Norman port charms visitors with its authentic atmosphere and historic funicular. The view from the cliff tops over the Bay of the Somme is spectacular.