Étretat, France

Étretat

White chalk cliffs and natural arches above a pebble beach in Normandy.

  • Apr–Oct
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Étretat

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk up the cliff path to the Porte d'Aval arch and the Aiguille.
  2. AfternoonWalk the other side to the chapel and the Porte d'Amont.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset from the pebble beach.

Day 2

Visit Honfleur or the town of Fécamp.

What to eat

Moules à la crème and Normandy cider.

Local tips

Make the most of Étretat

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are very busy. Come on a weekday, early morning or late afternoon.

Best photo spot

Climb the path to the Falaise d'Aval for the famous arch and needle rock, best at sunset.

Getting there

There is no train station; drive or take a bus from Le Havre. Parking fills up fast in summer.

Don't miss nearby

Honfleur, a lovely old harbour town about 45 minutes away.

Good to know

Stay back from the cliff edges: they crumble. The beach is pebbles, not sand.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Étretat

Getting there

  • Deauville Airport (DOL)40 km away
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)165 km away
  • Rouen70 km away
  • Brighton125 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeApr–Oct
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Étretat: good to know

Is Étretat worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. White chalk cliffs and natural arches above a pebble beach in Normandy.

How many days do you need in Étretat?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Étretat?

The best time to visit is Apr to Oct. Summer weekends are very busy. Come on a weekday, early morning or late afternoon.

How do you get to Étretat?

The nearest airport is Deauville Airport (DOL), about 40 km away. There is no train station; drive or take a bus from Le Havre. Parking fills up fast in summer.

What is there to see near Étretat?

Nearby hidden places include Rouen (71 km), Seven Sisters Cliffs (115 km) and Bay of Somme (Saint-Valery) (115 km).

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