Étretat
France · Normandy · 30 m
Description
Étretat is a famous seaside town in Normandy and one of the most striking destinations along France’s Alabaster Coast. The small town is renowned for its towering white chalk cliffs, spectacular natural arches, and the iconic Aiguille sea stack, shaped by erosion over thousands of years. Its extraordinary coastal scenery inspired artists and writers such as Claude Monet, Guy de Maupassant, and Maurice Leblanc. Étretat combines a distinctive pebble beach with historic villas, gardens perched high above the sea, and scenic clifftop trails, making it one of the defining landmarks of the Normandy coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – July
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- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Falaise d'Aval, Porte d'Aval and L'Aiguille
- Falaise d'Amont and Porte d'Amont
- Étretat Clifftop Coastal Walks (GR21)
- Manneporte Arch
- Étretat Beach and Seafront
- Jardins d'Étretat
- Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Chapel
- Monument Nungesser et Coli
- Monet's Étretat Viewpoints
- Trou à l'Homme Cave
- Le Clos Lupin - Maison Maurice Leblanc
- Étretat Old Town and Covered Market
- Étretat Golf Course and Clifftop Views
- Saint-Valery Church
- Falaise d'Aval to Pointe de la Courtine Coastal Walk
- Falaise d'Amont to Roc Vaudieu Coastal Walk