Falaise d'Aval
Attraction
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Towering white cliff featuring a monumental natural arch eroded by the sea, accessible at low tide.
Étretat, France
Did You Know?
70m
Needle of Chalk
The Aiguille, a towering spire of chalk-white rock, rises 70 meters from the waves, creating a dramatic and iconic landmark.
Elephant
Maupassant's Comparison
French writer Guy de Maupassant famously compared the natural arch of Falaise d'Aval to an elephant dipping its trunk in the sea.
Low Tide
Walk to the Arch
At low tide, visitors can walk out to the base of the arch, offering a unique perspective of this natural wonder.
Falaise d'Amont
Opposite Viewpoint
For a different perspective, climb the Falaise d'Amont, the cliff opposite Falaise d'Aval, for distant but stunning views of the arch, especially at sunset.
