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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  France  /  Normandy  /  Haute-Normandie  /  Seine-Maritime  /  Dieppe  /  Estran Cite de la Mer

Estran Cite de la Mer, Dieppe

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Learn about shipbuilding, fishing, and oceanic science at Estran Cite de la Mer, a museum dedicated to showcasing and documenting the history of these regional industries. Explore the museum's array of exhibits about the development of maritime commerce and fishing in Normandy since ancient times. Immerse yourself in traditional boat-building techniques, the evolution of fishing technology, and even methods of cooking, preparing, and preserving fish. Don't miss the museum's aquarium section, where you can see up close some of the local aquatic species native to the area. Keep in mind that while displays are mostly in French, you can grab an English-language audio guide. PutEstran Cite de la Mer into our Dieppe itinerary planner and find out what's close by, where to stay, and where to head next.
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  • By ToujoursLaRoute
    Rather small museum, lot of things gathered, but somehow randomly presented. Small aquarium, the main event is the time when they are feeding the fishes, your kids can also do it, and obviously this.....  more
    Rather small museum, lot of things gathered, but somehow randomly presented. Small aquarium, the main event is the time when they are feeding the fishes, your kids can also do it, and obviously this.....  more »
  • By S_Hvass
    This place is an absolute bore. The aquariums are uninteresting and so is the rest of the place. The only slightly interesting thing was the WR googles. Be aware that this is not an aquarium with a... 
    This place is an absolute bore. The aquariums are uninteresting and so is the rest of the place. The only slightly interesting thing was the WR googles. Be aware that this is not an aquarium with a...  more »
  • By SEH910
    We enjoyed our visit here - there was lots to see although my French wasn't up to translating everything! There is a guide on English to provide back ups to the essential facts however. Self-guided....  more
    We enjoyed our visit here - there was lots to see although my French wasn't up to translating everything! There is a guide on English to provide back ups to the essential facts however. Self-guided....  more »
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  • By Matthieu Hattab
    It was fun and we learned so much. Best for kids aged 10+
  • By Paul Roberts
    Nice museum and aquarium, friendly staff, they have plenty of bins to leave your bags in if you are coming or going via the ferry.
  • By lera burlakova
    "Vendre de dernier billet", or selling the last tickets at 17:15 according to the museum rules, will mean that you won't be able to attract anyone's attention for 15 minutes and get the tickets. And later at 17:16 they will tell you that they are closed and it's too late to come in :)
  • By Miki Nitadori
    One of the most generous museum of the sea i went to. It is not cheap but the people who work there are really implicated in transmission of knowledge. We saw the feeding of fish and the man explained to us what they eat and showed us how they eat. Recommend it highly especially in off season.
  • By Bartok and His Friends' Bad Ideas
    Really good fun and very interesting, even if you don't speak French! The VR exhibit and fish were my favourite bits. Very cute seahorses!
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