seaside town of Etretat

Étretat Basic information: 🌊 What is it: A picturesque seaside town in Normandy (France) Famous for its white chalk cliffs and natural arches 📍 Location: English Channel Coast, Upper Normandy 30 km from Le Havre 🏞️ Main attractions: Falaise d'Amont - eastern cliff with the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garde Rock of Aval (Falaise d'Amont) - a western cliff with the famous natural arch Needle (L'Aiguille) - a pointed rock outcrop 70 meters high Beach with pebbles 🎨 Artistic significance: Favorite place of the Impressionists Claude Monet painted more than 15 paintings here Gustave painted here Courbet, Eugene Boudin 💡 Interesting fact: The natural arches and rocks of Etretat inspired Maurice Leblanc to create the scenery for the novels about Arsene Lupine. Practical information: Great for a day trip from Rouen or Le Havre Best time: low tide when all the cliffs are visible Popular summer resort