Dieppe Churches

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Among the many sights that will greet you as you wander through Dieppe are these two interesting old churches. L’église Saint Rémy (upper left in the image set above) and L’église Saint Jacques (right and below left) are still the tallest buildings in the old town and dominate the skyline as seen from the castle. The name, L’église Saint Jacques, derives from the fact that Dieppe is on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where the faithful go to pay homage at the grave of St. James the Apostle. L’église Saint Rémy dates back a thousand years, although the current structure dates from 1522. As with most buildings of great age, especially those in cities such as Dieppe which have seen many wars and some hard-driven inclement weather, there have been damages and subsequent reconstructions over the centuries. Both of these ancient churches are easily visited in a stroll around town.