Étretat

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Étretat
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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.

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

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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.

Two of the three famous arches seen from the town are the Porte d'Aval, and the Porte d'Amont. The Manneporte is the third which can not be seen from the town.

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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