The small town of Etretat is surrounded

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On the shores of the English Channel, in the Seine-Maritime department of France, lies the small town of Etretat. Its picturesque surroundings are one of the most beautiful places in France, a popular tourist destination and an inspiration for many famous writers and artists.


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by steep chalk cliffs. Their height ranges from 60 to 120 meters. Thanks to these cliffs, the coastline around Etretat is called the Alabaster Coast. It is the amazing snow-white beauty of the local cliffs that has brought the town such wide fame.

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Another highlight of the Alabaster Coast are the special database arches and caves. The sea water washed away the soft limestone, giving the coast its unique appearance. The local landscapes inspired artists such as Bodin, Corot, Delacroix, Courbet and Boldini. The famous cliffs and arches of Etretat can be seen in many paintings by Claude Monet, who loved these places and often came to paint them. The coast of Etretat was not ignored by writers Maupassant, Hugo, Dumas and Carr.

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Etretat became a popular resort town at the beginning of the 19th century. The large golf course built here in 1908 attracted many golf lovers. Soon the small fishing village turned into the most popular tourist route in Upper Normandy.

french resort etretat photo

The modern town of Etretat consists of only a few streets. Its population is slightly more than one and a half thousand people. But, nevertheless, Etretat still remains a popular resort and one of the most picturesque places in all of France.

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