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Étretat
Spend a half‑day for the cliffs and beach; add a night if you want a relaxed evening and easy access to the garden.
Étretat is a tiny Normandy seaside village famed for its dramatic limestone cliffs and the Les Jardins d'Étretat. The town centre is walkable, but limited public transport means a short stay is practical. One half‑day covers the main sights; a night adds flexibility for sunset walks and the garden.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- LEH
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
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- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Étretat17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Étretat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyÉtretat is safe; main risks are slippery rocks on cliffs and limited night transport.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 15 ambulance · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLEH Le Havre – Octeville Airport (about 30 km (19 mi), bus or taxi to Étretat).LEH Le Havre – Octeville Airport (about 19 mi (30 km), bus or taxi to Étretat).
- Getting aroundThe village is compact; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Le Havre ↔ Étretatper person, one way€2 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedHotel Dormy House double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedHotel Dormy House double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel Dormy House double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €90 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LEH Le Havre – Octeville Airport (about 30 km (19 mi), bus or taxi to Étretat)LEH Le Havre – Octeville Airport (about 19 mi (30 km), bus or taxi to Étretat)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Étretat: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
11 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is compact; walk everywhere. A free car park off D39 is ~15 min walk from the tourist office.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Le Havre
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Étretat, €2 (≈ US$3) each way, ~45 min
Port city with museums and waterfront.
Fécamp
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Étretat, €2 (≈ US$3) each way, ~45 min
Historic fishing town, abbey ruins.
Rouen
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Train Le Havre → Rouen (30 min) + bus to Étretat (45 min)
Longer trip; best as a day out with early start.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Dormy House
Three‑star, sea view, €100 per night (2026 estimate)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Dormy House double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Bus Le Havre ↔ Étretat (round trip)2 × €4 · €2 each way, check timetable. | €8 |
| Les Jardins d'Étretat entry2 × €14 · Adult price; children discounted. | €28 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €28 |
| Trip total≈ €152 per person per day, bed included | €304≈ US$400 |
Check availability; breakfast not included.
2026 estimate in euros; flights and train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Croissant | €1.5–2.5 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fish and chips (seafood plate) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Bus ticket Le Havre ↔ Étretatper person, one way | €2 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from Le Havre or Fécamp run only a few times daily; check the timetable.
- English is limited; basic French or a phrasebook is advisable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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Emergency
- Police17
- Ambulance15
- Fire18
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Le Havre → Étretat bus: about €2 (≈ US$3) per person, 45 min
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Étretat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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