Étretat Map

Étretat's white chalk cliffs, natural arches and the needle-shaped Aiguille are the most famous sight on Normandy's Alabaster Coast.

CoastCôte d'Albâtre
From ParisAbout 2.5–3 hours by car
Nearest stationLe Havre, then bus
Painted byMonet, Courbet

The cliffs

Climb the path from the west end of the beach to the Falaise d'Aval for views of the Porte d'Aval arch and the 55-metre Aiguille, then continue to the larger Manneporte. On the other side of the bay, steps lead up the Falaise d'Amont to a small chapel and a monument to the aviators Nungesser and Coli.

Stay behind the barriers: the chalk cliffs erode and the edges can collapse.

Getting there

Étretat has no station. Take a train from Paris to Le Havre (about 2 hours) and a bus from there (about 1 hour), or drive. It combines well with Honfleur across the Seine estuary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Paris to Étretat without a car?

Take a train to Le Havre and a bus from Le Havre to Étretat, about 3 hours in total.

Can you walk on top of the Étretat cliffs?

Yes. Paths run along both cliffs; stay behind the barriers, as the edges are fragile.

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