Falaises d'Etretat, Etretat

4.7

#1 of 26 in Nature in Normandy

Must see · Lookout · Geologic Formation

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Discover the majestic chalk cliffs of Falaises d'Etretat, which inspired artists like Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet, and Claude Monet. These world-renowned cliffs are home to many species of plant and animal life, including seabirds such as herring gulls, arctic fulmars, and peregrine falcons. At low tide, you can walk out onto the beach and see oyster beds dating back to the 17th century. Look for a hole in a cliff known as "trou à l'homme." Sea cabbage and red grass are protected species that grow along the coast. Many caves line the coast, with several that are accessible only by boat during calm weather. Make Falaises d'Etretat a centerpiece of your Etretat vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Etretat trip planning site.

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By Steve25_12

We visited on an overcast day but even then the views were fantastic, made even better as the crowds stated away due to the inclement weather. We had been to Durdle Door the previous week and given...

We visited on an overcast day but even then the views were fantastic, made even better as the crowds stated away due to the inclement weather. We had been to Durdle Door the previous week and given... more »
By FLnurseER

We came to Etretat on a cloudy and rainy weekday in late September. Despite the stormy seas, we enjoyed a walk along the broad-walk, then on the beach, the view of the hills on both sides was simply..... more

We came to Etretat on a cloudy and rainy weekday in late September. Despite the stormy seas, we enjoyed a walk along the broad-walk, then on the beach, the view of the hills on both sides was simply..... more »

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By Zéphyr et Luna

Absolutely stunning place to take photos! The sunset was to die for and we had a blast! The way to reach the panda's eye was a little bit long and difficult but nothing we could not do.

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By Rene Tijs

Beautiful white cliffs! 90 meters high, very impressive. Would recommend to come here with good weather.

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