
Wild & scenic
Étretat Beach
Normandy · 🇫🇷 France
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The chalk arches and needle that Monet painted again and again.
In season the water at Étretat Beach (Normandy, France) reaches about 19°C. Best months: Jun–Sep.
Open Étretat Beach on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~19°C in the warm season
- Water
- Cool Channel
- Sand
- White pebble
- Swimming
- Cold, pebbly
- Best time to visit
- Jun–Sep
- Setting
- Chalk cliffs & arches
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Étretat Beach: frequently asked questions
Where is Étretat Beach?
Étretat Beach is at Normandy, on the coast of France.
What is the sea temperature at Étretat Beach?
In the warm season the sea at Étretat Beach reaches about 19°C. Cool Channel.
When is the best time to visit Étretat Beach?
The best time to visit Étretat Beach is Jun–Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Étretat Beach have?
Étretat Beach has white pebble.
Is Étretat Beach good for swimming?
Cold, pebbly.
Photo: Raimond Spekking (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source