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03/04/2018 - 09:16

The spirit of Dieppe

Pad 4209 <p>If someone asked me what defines Dieppe best, I&rsquo;d probably reply &ldquo;Its market&rdquo;. Bustling with life, it&rsquo;s a place where locals and visitors alike come to enjoy a community atmosphere in a delightful setting. Spreading over two kilometres from the beautifully restored Arcades, up the Grande Rue and into several side streets, it&rsquo;s the largest market in the region and is inevitably a must-see. Every Saturday from 8am, the town centre is transformed into an open-air street theatre which comes alive with an array of colours, scents and flavours. The market is so rich and plentiful that one really can&#39;t decide where to look or what to buy first, and you will have to spend at least an hour strolling through the busy streets.</p> <p>One of the best things about the market is its diversity. Not only will you find fruit, vegetables, cheese and other local produce, but will also be tempted by the cheapest, freshest fish possible, available from the fishermen&#39;s wives who sell their husbands&#39; catch at <em>Les Barri&egrave;res, </em><em>just opposite the iconic Tout Va Bien</em>. You can alternatively cross the bridge to the covered fish market, where plenty of other seafood delicacies are sold. The stalls located on the Place Nationale, the town&rsquo;s main square, specialise in clothing and household goods. With over 200 vendors, there is truly something for everyone here, be it organic produce, freshly roasted coffee or local beer.</p> <p>The market is also a place where people meet and socially interact with each other while doing their shopping, creating a strong community spirit. Locals often finish their Saturday morning market walk in one of the town centre&rsquo;s numerous caf&eacute;s, brasseries and restaurants, where tables are full and conversations lively. People come from far and wide to enjoy the warm, relaxed, friendly and homey atmosphere that makes Dieppe the place it is.</p> <p>The Dieppois and visitors are so in love with their market that it was named as the best in the region back in February. Alongside Saint-L&ocirc;, it is now proudly representing Normandy in the national competition to elect France&#39;s most beautiful market. You can take part in the vote too by <a href="https://votreplusbeaumarche.fr/marche/marche-de-dieppe">following this link</a>. If Dieppe wins, no doubt that it&rsquo;s wonderful market will become famous throughout the country and see people travel from even further to discover its treasures.</p> <p>Long live Dieppe market!&nbsp;</p>

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