Saint-Rémy Church

The Church of Saint-Rémy, in Dieppe

The Church of Saint-Rémy is one of the main religious buildings of Dieppe, a witness of the rich heritage of the town. The Dieppe audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary with an architecture mixing Gothic and Renaissance, in the heart of the town.

The Gothic and Renaissance sanctuary

To make acquaintance with the Church of Saint-Rémy is to set out to discover the religious heritage of Dieppe, rich and old. This church, one of the two main ones of the town with Saint-Jacques, was built over the centuries, from the end of the Middle Ages and during the Renaissance, which explains the mixture of styles that you observe in its architecture, between the momentum of the late Gothic and the ornaments of the Renaissance taste. Its construction, long and interrupted several times, testifies to the vagaries of the eventful history of Dieppe, a port town tried by the wars and the destructions. Inside, the building keeps a renowned organ, furniture and religious works of art, in an atmosphere of penumbra conducive to contemplation. The Church of Saint-Rémy testifies to the fervour of the Dieppe people and to the prosperity of the town at the great eras of navigation and maritime trade. Located in the heart of the town, it is a landmark and a major element of the heritage. A historic sanctuary and a jewel of architecture, the Church of Saint-Rémy is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, one of the main religious buildings of Dieppe, built from the end of the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, which explains the mixture of the late Gothic and the Renaissance ornaments in its architecture, a witness of the vagaries of the eventful history of the port town; it keeps a renowned organ and religious works, in an atmosphere conducive to contemplation. The Church of Saint-Rémy is a jewel of the heritage of Dieppe. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of Saint-Rémy lies in the heart of Dieppe, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; entry is generally free, but hours vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is the Church of Saint-Rémy in Dieppe?

One of the two main religious buildings of Dieppe, with Saint-Jacques; built from the end of the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, it mixes the late Gothic and the Renaissance ornaments, testifies to the vagaries of the eventful history of the port town and keeps a renowned organ and religious works.

Where is the Church of Saint-Rémy in Dieppe?

In the heart of Dieppe, in France.