Cliffs of Étretat

The white coloured cliffs of Étretat are very picturesque.

The cliffs of Étretat are numerous sea cliffs and rock formations located in Étretat, Upper Normandy, in Europe’s northern France.
The cliffs of Étretat are a common site visited for inspiration for both literature and art purposes; while notable visitors have included Victor Hugo, writer of ‘Les Misérables’, and famous artists like Claude Monet and Gustave Courbet.
The cliffs of Étretat are part of a stunning coastline along the English Channel, known as ‘La Côte d’Albâtre’, ‘The Albâtre Coast’ or ‘The Alabaster Coast’ that spans a distance of approximately 130 kilometres (80 miles), and is virtually a long wall of cliff.
The cliffs of Étretat are at least 70 metres (230 feet) high and are primarily coloured white to a light grey colour.
The cliffs of Étretat is one of the most popular tourist areas along the Alabaster Coast, as it is home to a 50 metre (164 foot) high needle-shaped rock formation, named the ‘Needle’, as well as three large natural arches and a beach area.

The cliffs of Étretat mostly contain chalk and limestone, as well as flint, with the chalk giving the cliffs their vivid white colour.
Water sports are popular at the cliffs of Étretat, and due to strong winds atop the cliffs, air gliding is a common sport performed in the area.
The cliffs of Étretat were formed primarily by erosion from wind, rain and ocean waves, and coastal erosion is still significant due to the soft chalk.
The cliffs of Étretat are the home to seagulls, and the ocean area was once a prime fishing spot and was also used for oyster farming.
The cliffs of Étretat are situated next to the fishing village of Étretat, which has become a popular tourist destination and tourism has become one of the main sources of income in the area.

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