This scenic walking tour takes you along Étretat's world-famous chalk cliffs, immortalized by Impressionist master Claude Monet. Start at Falaise d'Aval to admire the elephant-shaped arch and L'Aiguille needle rock, then continue along the GR21 trail to the massive Manneporte arch. Descend to the beautiful pebble beach for close-up views of the dramatic white cliffs and the Needle. End your day exploring the charming Old Market Square with its timber-frame architecture. Important: Always check tide times before walking on the beach - visitors can get trapped between cliffs by rising tides. The cliff-top paths involve moderate hiking with some steep sections. Total walking distance approximately 8.5 km.
Overview
Planning a day in Étretat? This step-by-step itinerary covers the best of Étretat in one day — 5 attractions with exact walking times between each stop, entrance fees per person, and transport alternatives.
Plan around 7h 15min to visit 5 attractions along the way. Budget roughly €45: all attractions are free to enter, and roughly €45 for 3 meals.
Your Day Timeline — Étretat Cliffs Walk
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Downstream Cliff
Falaise d'Aval is the most iconic of Étretat's famous chalk cliffs, rising 74 meters above the English Channel on the Normandy coast. The cliff features a spectacular natural arch called the Porte d'A…
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The Great Door (La Manneporte)
La Manneporte is the largest and most spectacular natural rock arch along the famous chalk cliffs of Étretat on Normandy's Alabaster Coast. The name derives from Old French meaning 'Great Door,' and t…
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Étretat Beach
Étretat Beach is one of Normandy's most spectacular coastal destinations, a stunning pebble beach framed by dramatic white chalk cliffs rising up to 90 meters above the sea. The beach offers breathtak…
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L'Aiguille (The Needle)
L'Aiguille (The Needle) is a spectacular 51-meter natural sea stack rising dramatically from the waters off Étretat's famous chalk cliffs on Normandy's Alabaster Coast. Formed over millions of years t…
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Old Market Square (Le Vieux Marché)
Le Vieux Marché is a stunning covered market hall located in the heart of Étretat on Place Maréchal Foch. Despite its medieval appearance, this timber-frame masterpiece was actually built between 1926…
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