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Étretat

Normandy 8m⚡ Easy
Best Time
May to September
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★☆
Solo Friendly
Family
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About Étretat

Étretat is a Normandy seaside town framed by chalk cliffs, natural arches, pebble beaches, and cliff-top walking paths painted by Impressionist artists. The cliff walks are free, but weather and wind can change the experience quickly.

💡Why Visit?

Visit for dramatic white cliffs, sea arches, Monet-style light, and one of northern France’s easiest coastal walks.

Best For
nature-loverphotographercouples
Languages
FrenchEnglish
#cliffs#normandy#monet#alabaster-coast
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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionNormandy
CountryFrance
Altitude8m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget Stay€55.00*/night
Budget Food€25.00*/day
PermitNot Required
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💎 Hidden Gems Nearby

Scenic spot
Falaise d'Aval
4.817,223 reviews· 0.9 km
Plage d’Étretat
4.78,087 reviews· 0.4 km
Church
St Joseph's Church
4.74,683 reviews· 25.1 km
Tourist attraction
La Falaise d'Amont
4.83,802 reviews· 0.9 km
Manufacturer
Palais Bénédictine - Distillerie - Bar à cocktails
4.56,363 reviews· 13.1 km
Garden
Jardins d'Etretat
4.38,976 reviews· 0.5 km
Church
Église Sainte Catherine
4.64,493 reviews· 31.7 km

Ratings & reviews from Google Maps

Activities

Cliff walk to Porte d’Aval and Manneporte viewpoints

Public cliff paths are free; avoid high wind and cliff edges.

Time

2-3 hours

Cost

Free

Effort

Moderate

Jardins d’Étretat admission

Adult garden ticket baseline; seasonal pricing should be checked before visiting.

Time

1-1.5 hours

Cost

€14.00*

Effort

Easy

Étretat beach and old town walk

Beach and town walk are free; parking and food extra.

Time

1-2 hours

Cost

Free

Effort

Easy

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Jun · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 15°C annually. Best visited during Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug.

Temperature range (°C)
Jun
🌥️Partly Cloudy
🌡️
Temperature14° – 19°C
💧
Rainfall61mm
⭐Best Time
⭐Excellent — best time to visit
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

When to Visit

💸Best Value
MarAprOct
Crowds Medium Prices Medium

Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.

🔥Peak Season
MayJunJulAugSep
Crowds High Prices High

Busiest months — book stays & transport early.

🌙Off Season
NovDecJanFeb
Crowds Low Prices Low

Quietest window with the lowest prices.

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How to Reach

Nearest Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
220 km · 2.5-3 hours by road
Nearest Railway Station
Le Havre Railway Station
28 km · 45-60 minutes by bus or road
Nearest Bus Stand
Étretat Mairie bus stop
0.4 km · 5 minutes on foot to the beach

Drive via Le Havre or Fécamp; use town car parks and walk to the beach/cliff paths.

Local Transport

Cab / Taxi
€80.00* – €150*/day
Local Bus
Regional buses connect Étretat with Le Havre and Fécamp; the town itself is mostly walkable.

Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
€55.00*/night
  • Simple guesthouse
  • Budget room outside town center
🏨 Premium
€130*/night
  • Seaside 3-star hotel
  • Cliff-area B&B
✨ Luxury
€320*/night
  • Sea-view boutique hotel
  • High-end Normandy manor stay

Local Cuisine

⭐ Normandy ciderlocal
⭐ Moules-fritesrestaurant
Camembert and local cheeseslocal

Travel Tips

  • Check tide and wind before walking below or near cliffs.
  • Arrive early in summer because parking fills quickly.
  • Carry a layer even on sunny days.
Things to carry
Windproof jacketWalking shoesWater bottleCameraRain layer
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