The Crab Tower, Historical monument and restaurant on Quai Henri IV, Dieppe, France
The Crab Tower is a protected historic building with a restaurant and accommodations located on Quai Henri IV in Dieppe, positioned directly overlooking the harbor. It contains approximately 47 rooms furnished with modern comforts while preserving architectural features from its centuries-old past.
The building was constructed on the remains of Dieppe's old rampart walls, where the sea once crashed directly against the structure. The development of the modern street and quay eventually separated the building from the water's edge, a shift that influenced how the place is remembered.
The restaurant inside serves dishes rooted in Norman tradition, with seafood taking a central place on the menu that changes with the seasons. Local ingredients from nearby farms and fishing boats shape the cooking here.
The location sits directly at the harbor in Dieppe, making it easy to find and access from anywhere in town. It is wise to book ahead if you plan to stay overnight or dine there, as the restaurant and rooms fill up regularly.
The building features an indoor heated pool, a salt grotto, and mud bath facilities, unexpected amenities in a protected historic structure of this age. From the panoramic bar inside, visitors can watch boats coming and going directly over the Dieppe marina below.
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