Bois des Moutiers — Attraction in Dieppe

This is an Arts & Crafts house designed by Edward Lutyens with a garden by Gertrude Jeykll, the first of their collaborations. You can't see inside the house at the moment, but the garden is spectacular. Around the house are a series of 'rooms', which are well presented, and then you walk down a valley with mature trees, and wonderful rhododendrons and azaleas at this time of year. The weather was a bit dull, but it didn't take away at all from the sheer exuberance of the displays. Note that the garden is open for two hours in the morning, and four in the afternoon. I think you need at least two hours to properly appreciate...

Never mind Monet and the famous cliff-side church (albeit stunning in their own right). The jewel in the crown of the beautiful Normandy village of Varengeville-sur-Mer has to be the magical "Bois des Moutiers" park, where wondrous trees & shrubs of all sizes and shapes seemingly blend into the surrounding seascape and sky. One almost expects fairies and elves to pop out of under the greenery except that in reality it is the warm welcome of the owners that makes the whole experience so exceptional. An absolute must for children and adults who secretly wish that Never Neverland...

Lovely gardens; over looking the sea with the most beautiful views of topery and flowers. There's also the very pretty woods full of lushous greens as well as interesting trees and jungle like plants. Pretty good place to take children to run free and have fun while parents watch the sea view. There's also a beautiful house to look around but not as good for children. Parking is also free and most staff speak fluent English. Would definitely go again and everybody should take a look if...