Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery

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Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery is a Second World War military war grave cemetery, located in the village of Hautot-sur-Mer, 5 km south of Dieppe in Normandy, France. It contains Canadian and British soldiers killed during the Dieppe Raid on the 18/19 August 1942. This large scale daylight assault on a fortified objective was an abject failure and casualties were very heavy. Of an attacking military force of some 6,100, over 3,600 were killed, wounded, missing or taken prisoner. ()

Local name: Cimetière militaire canadien de Dieppe Coordinates: 49°53'46"N, 1°4'4"E

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Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Château de Dieppe, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Bois des Moutiers, Château d'Arques-la-Bataille.

2 miN
Art museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Château de Dieppe, Dieppe
51 min walk • Perched upon a cliff overlooking the English Channel, the Château de Dieppe is an iconic fortress in the coastal city of Dieppe, France. This historic castle, dating back to the 14th century, stands as a testament to the region's storied past and offers visitors a...
2.7 miN
Church
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Dieppe
68 min walk • The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel in Dieppe was built in 1876 for sailors who died at sea. It was first a place of pilgrimage before being a parish church, and stands on the coast of the English Channel.
3.9 miW
Garden, Park
Bois des Moutiers, Varengeville-sur-Mer
99 min walk • The Bois des Moutiers is located in Varengeville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. This estate of 30 acres is well known for its rhododendrons, azaleas and magnolias, which were introduced and naturalized among local flora.
2.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Château d'Arques-la-Bataille, Arques-la-Bataille
75 min walk • The Château d'Arques-la-Bataille is a 12th-century castle in the commune of Arques-la-Bataille in the Seine-Maritime département of France. The castle is owned by the state. It has been listed since 1875 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
2.5 miN
49°55'50"N • 1°5'1"E
ESTRAN Cité de la Mer, Dieppe
64 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.1 miN
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
L'église Saint Jacques, Dieppe
54 min walk • The Saint-Jacques de Dieppe church is a Catholic church located in Dieppe, France.
2 miN
49°55'31"N • 1°4'19"E
Mémorial du 19 août 1942, Dieppe
52 min walk • Monuments and statues, Museum
2 miN
Church
Saint-Rémy Church, Dieppe
52 min walk • The Saint-Rémy Church is a Catholic Church located in Dieppe, France.
3.3 miW
Forts and castles
Manoir d'Ango, Varengeville-sur-Mer
84 min walk • The Ango manor is a Renaissance residence, located in the commune of Varengeville-sur-Mer, in the French department of Seine-Maritime, in the Normandy region, and built by Jean Ango.
5.1 miW
Lighthouse
Phare d'Ailly
129 min walk • The Ailly Lighthouse is a lighthouse built on the point of Ailly, in the French department of Seine-Maritime, southwest of Dieppe, between Varengeville-sur-Mer and Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer in the Normandy region.
2 miNW
Locality
Hautot-sur-Mer
53 min walk • One of the main draws of Hautot-sur-Mer is its beautiful beaches, which are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying leisurely walks along the shoreline. The soft, golden sands and clear, azure waters make it a popular destination for beach lovers and water sports...

Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery

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Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery plan & book

Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)