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Coastal CHIC

‘Étretat is a breathtaking natural beauty spot’

With 6,000 miles of coastline, France’s shores offer endless options to explore. Go on foot following coastal paths, by bike on the thousands of miles of cycle tracks, or by car or boat. Whether you’re looking for quiet coves and azure seas, buzzy resorts with culture on tap, or characterful ports, you’ll find them here – in (buckets and) spades.

STUNNING ETRETAT

A long-time favourite of artists, this small fishing village on the north coast of Normandy is a breathtaking natural beauty spot. Fans of the Netflix series

Lupin will be familiar with the beach and promenade. France’s answer to Robin Hood, Arsène Lupin was created by Maurice Leblanc, whose Étretat home is now the Le Clos Lupin Museum.

Striking rock formations carved by nature

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