Étretat - France

Normandy is one of the regions I'd like to visit in France and if I ever get to visit it, I'll definitely see the Étretat cliffs. Raquel has veen there and she sent me the 1st of these cards back in 2012. The other one is an official from Germany, received a few days ago.

Étretat is located in the Seine-Maritime department in the Haute-Normandie region in northern France.

Étretat is best known for its cliffs, including 3 natural arches and the pointed "needle".

 Photo by F. Godard

Formed millions of years ago beneath a sea that covered Normandy, the cliffs of Etretat are the result of the accumulation of limestone and flint by marine organisms, then raised by tectonic movements. Erosion by waves, wind and frost has sculpted the arches and needles we see today. The whiteness of the cliffs comes from the limestone, while the black bands are made of flint, once used to make fire. - in: https://cparici.com

 

Huber Images / Kamel

 DE-15634166, sent by Caro.

The Porte d’Aval (on the left when looking at the sea), a huge flint archway, was carved by the waves beating the end of the Falaise d’Aval. The 51-metre-high needle bears witness to the geological past of the cliffs of Etretat. It has become famous, gained a universal reputation and inspired many painters and writers. Is it hollow and did it shelter the treasure of the Kings of France discovered by Arsène Lupin, as recounted in Maurice Leblanc’s novel, L’aiguille Creuse. You can find out more about this enigma by visiting Le Clos Lupin, the property acquired by the novelist in 1919. - in: https://www.lehavre-etretat-tourisme.com