Discover Étretat

The most famous artists have been inspired by Etretat, this romantic theatre opening onto the English Channel. A few moments on site are enough to understand why... The singular shape of its cliffs, whether it be the Manneporte, the Courtine or the Aiguille, invite the imagination.

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The cliffs

Courtine, Manneporte, Aval and Amont cliffs, the Vaudieu rock or the Aiguille de Belval, these are the mysterious names given to these sculptures carved by the waves in the chalk and flint of the Pays de Caux plateau. Some will see the head of an elephant dipping its trunk in the waves, others, like Maupassant, will claim that a ship, with all sails out, could cross the arcade of the Manneporte... It's up to you to judge!

The Manhole

One day in 1792, the sea was raging, a Swedish boat was thrown against the cliffs. The inhabitants of Etretat could only observe the horror of the shipwreck. After 24 hours, the winds calmed down and the waves retreated, revealing a cave at the bottom of which lay a man. He had simply fainted and woke up as he was being carried to a common grave to join his unfortunate comrades. The "hole" that recalls this episode has now been drilled and allows you to reach the beach of Jambourg. The passage is only passable at low tide. Find out the tide times before setting off for a walk.

Some will see the head of an elephant dipping its trunk in the waves...

The old market

Animated by charming shops, there was once a farm, then a pond. Filled, the place became the market square. Small wooden buildings emerged from the ground before making way for the covered market.

The Clos Arsène Lupin

You will be welcomed here by Grognard, the eternal accomplice of the gentleman burglar. He will guide you into a universe where the lives of Maurice Leblanc and his illustrious character merge. You will enter the heart of a seven-part enigma, made of sounds and lights. A great adventure!

The Nungesser and Coli Monument

This astonishing spire, which has stood above the city since 1963, pays tribute to the two aviators who attempted for the first time, on May 8, 1927, to cross the Atlantic Ocean aboard the Oiseau Blanc.

Etretat Golf Course

This course enjoys an exceptional location. Playing golf in Étretat, perched more than 50 meters above the sea, is a fantastic experience. What can we say about the legendary hole No. 10?

The Gardens of Etretat

They overlook the city, with a unique view of the cliffs of Aval and the famous Aiguille. The plant sculptures that compose them are inspired by the Normandy coastline and more particularly by the very unique landscapes of Etretat.