Heritage and culture
Heritage & Culture
Pourville-sur-mer and the Dieppe region around Villa Quartz
To discover !
The cultural and historical heritage of our region is rich and diverse. There are sites not to be missed under any circumstances, such as, among others, the Church of Varengeville or the parks and gardens. Small list in which you will just have to make your choice ...
Castles, museums, churches
Varengeville church
A magnificent site in front of the sea!
Masterful! Do not miss this visit ! Georges Braque and the musician Albert Roussel rest there. Claude Monet installed his easel there. Suspended above the sea, the church of Varengeville and its marine cemetery is one of those magical places that mark us, 5 km from Villa Quartz. You can choose to go there on foot by the GR21 or by car. The sea view is breathtaking!
The Castle Museum of Dieppe
Do not miss !
A very interesting visit when you like the Museums. Prints, sculptures, paintings, models, reflect the artistic and historical richness of the city. The museum invites you to discover the glorious maritime past of Dieppe, to let yourself be seduced by the works of the great masters (Renoir, Pissarro, Braque ...) or to admire the exceptional collection of carved ivory of the city. The plus: a breathtaking panorama over all of Dieppe and the beach from the esplanade
The City of the Sea
A museum on the sea and fishing
L'Estran Cité de la Mer is a nice little museum to discover, especially with children, all the wealth of the Upper Normandy coast: shipbuilding, sea fishing, cliffs. Scallops, drakkars, trawls, cuttlefish, will no longer hold any secrets for you and marine aquariums will delight your children.
The Manor of Ango
A gem of the Italian renaissance
Summer palace of the famous Dieppe shipowner Jehan Ango, the Manoir d'Ango is one of the most remarkable monuments in Normandy. A jewel of the Italian renaissance in the land of Normandy! Its architecture is unique in this region, its large circular dovecote is one of the most beautiful in France. It is located less than 10 minutes from Villa Quartz.
Miromesnil Castle
A little treasure of French heritage.
A splendid beech forest shelters the Château de Miromesnil. Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, its facades are so different that they give the impression of discovering two castles. The visit to the salons evokes 3 great men: the Marquis de Miromesnil, Keeper of the Seals of Louis XIV, Guy de Maupassant and Albert de Mun, founder of social Catholicism. You can also visit the vegetable garden classified as Remarkable Garden.
The Michel Ciry Museum
To discover in Varengeville
Gifted with a multi-faceted talent, Michel Ciry was not only a painter but also watercolorist, engraver, designer, illustrator and writer. He was also devoted to musical composition alongside pictorial and literary creation until 1958, when his painting took a prominent place. Michel Ciry, who died in 2018, lived in Varengeville and his museum opens the doors to his personal collection 5 minutes from Villa Quartz.
Parks & gardens
In the vicinity of Villa Quartz, 5 magnificent parks and gardens can be discovered from spring to autumn. Real "nuggets" for amateurs, or quite simply for those who like to stroll in the middle of a beautifully sculpted and tamed vegetation ...
The Bois des Moutiers
Do not miss !
Le Bois des Moutiers was created by Guillaume Mallet in 1898 with the help of the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens who built this unique house in France, inspired by the “Arts & Crafts” movement. The famous gardens which surround the house were designed by the architect, in collaboration with the owner and the renowned English landscaper Miss Gertrude Jekill. Leading tourist site, internationally recognized for its architectural, botanical and artistic qualities 10 minutes from Villa Quartz. To visit between March 15 to November 15, with a real "fireworks" in spring when the Rhododendrons bloom.
Shamrock Garden
The largest collection of hydrangeas in the world!
The site hosts the CCVS national collection of hydrangeas and other hydrangeas. Largest collection in the world, Shamrock presents hydrangea and its evolution for more than 100 years. Over 1500 species and horticultural varieties in multiple shapes and colors are arranged in a didactic and aesthetic way, creating scenes of real beauty. If you meet Robert Mallet there, do not hesitate to ask him questions: he is inexhaustible on the subject. Passionate and exciting! Open from June 15 to September 15, less than 10 minutes from Villa Quartz.
Garden "Le Vasterival"
The passionate garden of Princess Sturdza
Created by Princess Sturdza for more than 50 years (1955-2009), the Vasterival is a special garden that appeals to novice gardeners as well as the greatest botanists and horicultural specialists. Self-taught gardener, the Princess has acclimatized in this cool valley and sheltered more than 10,000 species and varieties of plants, from the most common to the rarest, to make it a paradise that enchants visitors all year round. Guided tours only, at 11 am Monday to Friday during the season (one hour tours), and every Friday at 2 pm (2h botanical tours).
William Farcy Park
A pretty English park
In the heart of the town of Offranville, in an old farmhouse that has become the Colombier park, discover this 2.5 ha English-style park. You will be welcomed at the Maison du Parc, an 18th century charreterie, renovated and transformed on the ground floor into a tea room / bar and upstairs, into a museum of the famous painter-writer of the early 20th century, Jacques-Émile Blanche . Then, the visit will lead you to discover the 18 themed gardens which combine nearly 2,500 varieties of plants.
The gardens of Etretat
Do not miss !
Further on ... But amateurs will not regret the trip, because it is truly sumptuous: the Jardins d'Etretat, neo-futuristic gardens, are part of a set of topiary volumes where the landscape, the art contemporary, architecture and dialogue in all poetry.The project won the European Garden Award in the “Best enhancement of a historic garden” category, has one star in the Michelin Green Guide, is part of the “Great Gardens of the World” network and has the “ Remarkable garden. ”A nugget located on the cliff and overlooking the bay, with a sumptuous view of the famous cliffs of Etretat!
Robert Arnoux's studio garden
Beautiful meditative tours to discover ...
Located in the commune of Chapelle-sur-Dun, this 2-hectare park, this garden is the home of some fifty sculptures illustrating key moments in human life. Through three thematic spaces: the fire garden, the water garden and the garden between heaven and earth, Robert Arnoux staged this dialogue between man and nature. A place of poetry and escape, it is open to visits during the season, with the organization of meditative visits. Only by reservation.
Outings (Cinema, shows, etc.)
Dieppe National Scene
Cinema and shows
DSN (Dieppe Scène Nationale) is the historic cultural center of the Dieppe region, with, in addition to its media library, a program of shows and cinema. Each season, it offers more than forty live shows: theater, dance, music, circus arts, puppets. Do not hesitate to consult the program regularly on the venue's website.
The Grand Forum Cinema
8 cinemas, Coffee shop, virtual reality
The Grand Forum Cinema is a brand new facility in Dieppe, opened in 2019. It has 8 theaters for 1360 seats, with Dolby DTSX sound. It also offers a coffee shop and a virtual reality park.
The Casino
Games, slot machines, shows
Located on the seafront, the Casino is open every day of the year from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. (4 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and eve of holidays). 111 slot machines as well as traditional games. Shows and concerts are regularly scheduled in the large performance hall.
If you can't find what you are looking for ....
Dhe many bars in Dieppe also regularly organize concerts (Douze, BDB, Epsom, BLB, Entrepot, etc.).
If you want to go out, the best thing is to consult the local newspaper: "Les Informations Dieppoises" (Website). You can also consult it at the reception of Villa Quartz or buy it. It appears twice a week on Tuesday and Friday.
And if you can't find anything to your liking in Dieppe, don't despair: Rouen is only 40 minutes away, with many cinemas, performance venues, a Zenith and an Opera. By purchasing the daily newspaper "Paris-Normandie" (Rouen edition), you will have the calendar of all the Rouen shows.