Tourism / Leisure Guide
Guide
This Guide has been drawn up by us to help you prepare for your stay and it is intentionally SUBJECTIVE, and without complacency! It does not claim to be exhaustive. We have exclusively selected the addresses and establishments that we know and that we consider worthy of interest, as well as those that have also been dictated to us by the experience of our own guests. Nicolas and Eric-Pascal.
Pourville-sur-Mer is a small family seaside resort located on the Côte d'Albâtre, 3 km southwest of Dieppe, in the valley of the Scie. Its large beach (1km) is sheltered from the westerly winds by the Cap d'Ailly. The region offers a wide choice of activities, nautical (sea bathing, surfing, kite-surfing, paddleboarding, sailing, etc.), sports and relaxation: beautiful invigorating walks on the beaches between the valleys at low tide, spectacular hikes on the cliffs, golf, cycling, tennis, horseback riding, etc. The Coast and the hinterland are also home to many tourist and cultural sites: parks and gardens, churches, castles and manors, museums, etc. Not far from Pourville, you can also discover sites of great interest such as Veules-les-Roses, Etretat, Rouen, the valley and the bay of the Seine, Eu, Mers-Les-Bains and the bay of the Somme ... In all seasons, the city center of Dieppe is always lively, with warm atmospheres in the shops, festive moments in the bars and restaurants, and a cultural life rich in events (cinema, shows, exhibitions, etc.).
Seaside and sports leisure, walks & hikes, for an active stay!
When you like to move, the Alabaster Coast and its hinterland abound with a multitude of sports and relaxation activities around Pourville and Dieppe. With its beaches, rivers, ponds, the Alabaster Coast is a little paradise for those who love activities around the sea and water, between sea bathing, lazing on the beaches, surfing, kite surfing, paddle boarding, sailing, scuba diving, swimming and water games at the "Bains de Dieppe" center. Apart from nautical activities and walks, you will find a wide range of other sports activities: golf, tennis, cycling, microlight, horse riding, fitness, etc. Here are some ideas and some useful addresses to prepare for an active stay!
Coastal getaways, car trips: where to go?
Around Pourville, you can escape for one-day or half-day car trips to the West (Veules-les-Roses, Fécamp, Etretat, the bay of Seine and Honfleur), to the south (the Rouen metropolis), or to the North (Dieppe, Eu, Mers-les-Bains, Baie de Somme).
Heritage tours, cultural leisure activities: the essentials!
The historical and cultural heritage of the Alabaster Coast 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.
Shops and markets: our personalized advice!
Trade is still very lively and diversified in the Dieppe region, with many small quality traders and the presence of the usual large brands located all over France. You can find excellent seafood and local products, sold in particular in the markets: there is almost one nearby for every day of the week! In this section, discover our buying advice: we present our small personalized guide to local businesses, to know where and what to buy!
Gastronomic pleasures and discoveries: our best restaurants!
For gourmets, there is no lack of good restaurants, between a bistro spirit and Michelin-starred: the Colombier in Offranville, the Aquilon in Pourville, the Auberge du Relais in Varengeville or the Odemer in Dieppe. And on the beach, Eric's grocery store-bar is a must-have at aperitif time on beautiful, long summer evenings!
City bars and beach bars: where to have a drink and party?
Town bars open late at night to enjoy small cocktails, or beach bars, for a little coffee in the sun ... The Coast is full of very nice bars where to have a good time, whatever the time of day or of the evening !