Explore Etretat

Etretat is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in Normandy in north-western France. It is a tourist and farming town. Etretat is famous for it,s three natural arches and white chalk cliffs that tower high over the Atlantic Ocean.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The official language is French and locals speak very little English. It is advised that to learn a few basic French phrases.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 20.00 € (R394.59), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 45.00 € (R887.83).
Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 8.00 € (R157.84), and an imported beer around 4.50 € (R88.78)
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 2.20 € (R43.41), and then 1.92 € (R37.88) per kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Omio and Trainline are generally the simplest to use to get a train around the city, and also include bus options.

Things to do in Etretat

The top attractions to visit in Etretat are Falaises d,Etretat, Les Jardins d,Etretat, Chemin des Douaniers, Chapelle Notre dame de la Garde, Etretat.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Measles
  • Hepatis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
  • Chickenpox
  • Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Etretat need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.