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Les Jardins d'Étretat
This dramatic garden combines contemporary art, topiary and viewpoints over the cliffs, making it both an outdoor gallery and a scenic visit.
Trains from Caen to Étretat run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 19:30 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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This dramatic garden combines contemporary art, topiary and viewpoints over the cliffs, making it both an outdoor gallery and a scenic visit.
A private museum on Arsène Lupin and Maurice Leblanc, using staged rooms and stories to explore the writer’s Étretat home.
A small local museum inside a former fish market, presenting Étretat’s heritage, archaeology, fishing life and resort history.
The famous white chalk arch and needle seen from the seafront and cliff paths, central to Étretat’s coastal scenery.
The northern cliff and arch area with broad Channel views, popular walking paths and one of the town’s classic panoramas.
The pebble beach framed by cliffs, ideal for seascapes, promenade views and easy access to the town’s main natural sights.
Normandy mussels cooked with cream, cider, shallots and herbs. A coastal classic around Étretat, showcasing local shellfish and rich Norman dairy.
Fresh oysters from the Normandy coast, prized for their briny, mineral flavour. A staple seafood treat in this part of France.
Scallops from nearby waters, often simply seared or served in cream sauce. A seasonal regional speciality much loved in Normandy.
Popular crêperie serving galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed, central setting. Good for a casual Norman meal.
Established seafood restaurant near the seafront, known for fish, shellfish and classic Norman dishes in a traditional setting.
Refined dining room in Étretat focused on seafood and seasonal French cooking, with a more polished atmosphere than most local brasseries.
Étretat is moderate for Normandy: dining and hotels rise in peak season, while cafés and local buses remain fairly manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. In cafés and taxis, rounding up a little is appreciated but not expected.
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Étretat Station -> Place Maurice-Guillard, Étretat
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Most Caen to Étretat trains use the Gare de Caen to station pair. Use this guide to compare Caen and Étretat train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Gare de Caen is 1 km from Caen city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Caen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de la Gare, La Ficelle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gare de Caen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Caen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Caen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Caen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Caen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Bristol, Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare, Hotel de la Paix.
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