Etretat is a town in Normandy, France.
Fabulously situated in a bay between cliffs. It reminds me a lot of
Sopot. It has a beautiful pebbly beach and paths where you can
walk freely along the rocky peaks. At the top of the hill, on the
right, there is a tiny church that looks Gothic or even
Romanesque. You can enter the beach gently or down steps
cut into the rock and usually without handrails. At the bottom
you can find caves carved out by the rough waves. Like secret
passages in books about castles on the rocks.
I expected an idyll, but I got mountain climbing and it was
worth it. The views are breathtaking. Of course, I wouldn't be
myself if I didn't take photos from the precipice. I walked there
on a foot-wide path. Only when I had overcome it for the 5th
time did I realize that losing my balance in such a position
would result in a spectacular end. But the photos and
impressions are priceless.
There is a golf course right next to the cliff, which is incredibly
impressive. The town itself is quiet and picturesque. The food
is fresh and delicious. It tastes like the sea. It's the most
wonderful place to walk. In the sun, the water has an amazing
color thanks to the rocky shores. After all these years, I still
remember that shade and the smell of salty air.