Étretat
Top 13 in Top 15 Most Beautiful Beaches in France
The spectacular coastline environment of Étretat in Normandy attracted Claude Monet and other Impressionist artists with its towering cliffs that plummet into the Atlantic Ocean. In a series of paintings, Monet depicted Étretat's renowned Porte d'Aval arch and other cliff formations.
Although the Plage d'Étretat is a pebble beach, it is well-known for its stunning position. The beach, which is surrounded by cliffs, provides views of the 80-meter-high l'Aiguille ("Needle") formation.
Visitors should be cautious of the tides, which can rise swiftly and impede access to the shore from certain spots.
Location: Normandy
