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Cliffs of Étretat
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Cliffs of Étretat

Blazo of Étretat
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Blazo of Étretat

Étretat is a commune in the Seine-Maritime département of France. Population: 1,640.

Geography

Étretat is located on the coast of the Pays de Caux area.

Miscellaneous

Étretat is best known for its cliffs, including a famous natural arch. These cliffs and the associated resort beach attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet.

Étretat was the birthplace of Élie Halévy (1870-1937), philosopher and historian.

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Cliff and natural arch in Étretat
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Cliff and natural arch in Étretat

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