The 10 Best Free Things to do in Etretat, Normandy

June 18, 2021 Darleen Reid

The stunning cliffs of Etretat are world-famous for their naturally-formed archways. Snap some photos of these geological wonders (you won’t be the first) as you ramble along the coastal path. Historic chateaus and chapels pepper the landscape, and a range of annual festivals infuse this provincial seaside town with revelry.
Restaurants in Etretat

1. Falaises d'Etretat

76790 Etretat France +33 2 35 27 05 21 http://etretat.net/office-de-tourisme-etretat/modules/content/content.php?page=naturelle-etretat
Excellent
85%
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5.0 based on 5,674 reviews

Falaises d'Etretat

Reviewed By ParisianZee - Magor, United Kingdom

Definitely worth checking out. The walk up the cliffs is invigorating and the view on the Atlantic and the little town of Etretat down below is beautiful.

2. Chemin des Douaniers

76790 Etretat France
Excellent
79%
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20%
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5.0 based on 605 reviews

Chemin des Douaniers

Reviewed By JuliiaFra - Kharkiv, Ukraine

The stairs leading up on the cliff are taking not more than 10 min to go up, but better to be prepared. On the top, the great seascape is awaiting you. Get your comfy shoes on, take a windbreaker jacket (because it may be windy even in summer), it will be a long walk! The path leads you all along the shore, but be careful going down, the railing may be shaky. It is a perfect place to think and enjoy a small company since in the evening hours there is almost no one around.

3. Porte d’Aval

76794 Etretat France http://etretat-normandie.fr/que-visiter/falaise-aval
Excellent
87%
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5.0 based on 113 reviews

Porte d’Aval

Reviewed By KatrienS955 - Ghent, Belgium

Walking a bit further than the porte d'Aval, there is a second arch, through which the first arch can be seen, as well as the bay with white cliffs. Well worth the walk and effort! The path, all the way to cap d'Antifer is well marked and easy to follow. And the further one goes from Etretat village, the quieter it is.

4. Cote d'Albatre

Albatre, Etretat France
Excellent
76%
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21%
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4.5 based on 85 reviews

Cote d'Albatre

5. Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption

Avenue Nungesser et Coli, 76790 Etretat France
Excellent
33%
Good
59%
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8%
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption

6. L'Aiguille Creuse

Rue du Dr de Miramont, Etretat France http://etretat.net/office-de-tourisme-etretat/modules/content/content.php?page=l-aiguille-creuse
Excellent
79%
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18%
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3%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

L'Aiguille Creuse

7. La Rose des Vents

2 rue Monge Rue Abbé Cochet, 76790 Etretat France +33 2 35 29 66 91 [email protected] http://www.larosedesvents-etretat.com
Excellent
82%
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9%
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9%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

La Rose des Vents

8. Chapelle Notre dame de la Garde

76790 Etretat France
Excellent
45%
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38%
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4.0 based on 594 reviews

Chapelle Notre dame de la Garde

9. Les Plages Etretat

Rue de la plage, Etretat France
Excellent
48%
Good
33%
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14%
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4.0 based on 107 reviews

Les Plages Etretat

10. Etretat

Le Havre, 76790 Etretat France
Excellent
52%
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28%
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4.0 based on 254 reviews

Etretat

Reviewed By GoodFood88 - Washington DC, United States

Our visit was in a Sunday and everyone in Northern France seemed to have the same idea. There is limited parking in town and we had to hike quite a way to get in to the beach. The town is lovely and plenty of places to eat. You can hike up either set of cliffs if your legs are young and your lungs are healthy. Lovely spot, will return when it’s not the middle of holiday season.

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