The Pollet district has been the fishermen's quarter since the Middle Ages. It has retained its identity over the centuries, having been spared the Great Bombardment of 1694, which destroyed Dieppe's town center.
This working-class district is characterized by its tall flint houses alternating with white bricks. These houses are criss-crossed by winding, narrow streets paved with sandstone.
The customs and lifestyles of the Polletais have left their mark on the neighborhood. Niches on the houses contain statues of the Virgin Mary, worshipped by sailors as their protector.
Until the 19th century, the Polletais were distinguished by their costumes, songs and beliefs.
A fresco painted by Francis Guého (1944-2021) depicts the Polletais, and can be seen on rue de l?abattoir.