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Étretat Cliffs
Étretat, France
White chalk cliffs and natural arches on the Alabaster Coast.
Village · France · Normandy
Étretat
Seaside village framed by dramatic white chalk cliffs and natural arches.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Étretat matters
Étretat is a fishing village turned natural wonder. White cliffs soar on either side of the pebble beach, one pierced by a huge sea arch that looks like an elephant dipping its trunk into the waves. Walk the clifftop paths for the best views.
Talking points
- The cliffs have inspired painters and writers for generations.
- Clifftop walking paths start from either end of the beach.
- Weather changes fast, so bring a windproof jacket.
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Within about 40 km, closest first.