ESTRAN City of the sea

The ESTRAN Cité de la Mer, in Dieppe

The ESTRAN Cité de la Mer is a centre of discovery of the marine world in Dieppe, dedicated to the sea, the fishing and the coastline. The Dieppe audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this playful and educational place, a must-see for the lovers of the sea on the Côte d'Albâtre.

The centre of discovery of the marine world

The sea baths, the beach, the port: Dieppe is one of the emblematic seaside towns of the Côte d'Albâtre, and therefore, logically, a must-see destination for the lovers of the marine world. For these, the ESTRAN Cité de la Mer is an obligatory passage. This centre of discovery, at once a museum and an educational place, is entirely devoted to the sea, the coastline and their richness. There you explore numerous themes: the formation and the evolution of the chalk cliffs of the Côte d'Albâtre, the fauna and the flora of the seaside, the fishing techniques and the naval construction, the maritime history of Dieppe, or also the tides and the currents. The centre presents notably aquariums where the species of the Channel evolve, allowing to observe closely fish and other inhabitants of the local waters. Playful and interactive, designed for young and old, the ESTRAN raises awareness of the preservation of the marine environment and makes understood all the richness of this natural heritage. It is an ideal visit with family. An educational centre and a window onto the marine world, the ESTRAN Cité de la Mer is a fine stop of the discovery of Dieppe.

What to see

Here you explore the centre of discovery devoted to the sea and the coastline of the Côte d'Albâtre: the formation of the chalk cliffs, the fauna and the flora of the seaside, the fishing techniques and the naval construction, the maritime history of Dieppe, with aquariums where you observe the species of the Channel, in a playful and interactive course ideal with family. The ESTRAN Cité de la Mer is a window onto the marine world of Dieppe. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The ESTRAN Cité de la Mer lies in Dieppe, on the Pollet district side, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary according to the season. It is an ideal visit with family. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What do you discover at the ESTRAN Cité de la Mer in Dieppe?

A centre devoted to the sea and the coastline of the Côte d'Albâtre: the formation of the chalk cliffs, the fauna and the flora of the seaside, the fishing techniques, the naval construction and the maritime history of Dieppe, with aquariums where you observe the species of the Channel, in a playful course ideal with family.

Where is the ESTRAN Cité de la Mer in Dieppe?

In Dieppe, on the Pollet district side, in France.