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Cliff of Aval
Cliff of Aval is located on the coast of Etretat and consists of a series of three naturally formed giant arched rocks, with their middle sections eroded by the sea into arched holes. From a distance, they look like an elephant standing by the sea, and the rock extending into the water on one side resembles an elephant's trunk, creating a spectacular and enchanting sight.Etretat · 16.2km from Fontenay
La Plage du Havre
The beach is located in Le Havre and is a pebble beach.It is well-equipped with various facilities and featureslarge lawns and dedicated paths for cycling and rollerblading.Le Havre · 9.9km from Fontenay
Falaises d'Etretat
Falaises d'Etretat is a charming seaside town in the Seine-Maritime department of the Normandy region in France, situated on the Alabaster Coast, approx. 32 km from Le Havre. It is renowned for its spectacular chalk cliffs and natural rock arches, serving as a source of inspiration for many artists and travelers. The famous natural wonders here are the three elephant-trunk-shaped cliffs—the Porte d'Aval, the Porte d'Amont, and the Aiguille—which were formed by seawater erosion and resemble elephants dipping their trunks into the sea. Its architectural style is typical of Normandy, with stone houses featuring distinct, textured lines, densely clustered along the pebble beach. Strolling through the narrow streets, visitors can not only admire the distant blue sea but also feel the local cultural and historical heritage. Falaises d'Etretat has become one of the popular travel destinations in France due to its unique natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and long history. Whether you are a history buff or a nature explorer, you will find something to enjoy here.Etretat · 16.2km from Fontenay
St Joseph's Church
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal has an avant-garde appearance and does not look like traditional churches in France. It features a very tall tower, with a top that looks more like the roof of a modern building. This church is the work of the famous 20th-century architect Auguste Perret.Le Havre · 9.9km from Fontenay
Hanging Gardens
This is a beautiful garden with a wide variety of plants and a greenhouse, making it a great place to learn about plants.Le Havre · 9.1km from Fontenay
Honfleur
This is an old and beautiful fishing port in Normandy, with quaint and narrow streets, art galleries all over the city, vibrant piers, and red brick buildings reflected in the water. Pissarro …… they took pains to depict this peace and tranquility on canvas, attracting people from all over the world to stop and watch.Honfleur · 16.3km from Fontenay
Stade CMA CGM Oceane
Le Havre · 7km from Fontenay
Museum of Modern Art André Malraux
The André Malraux Museum of Modern Art is a very modern museum with a unique design, combining glass and steel. The museum hosts a continuous series of art exhibitions. It also houses its own exclusive collection, including works by Impressionist painters such as Monet, Sisley, and Renoir, as well as works by Fauvist painters. The museum also provides sign language guides, which is very accommodating.Le Havre · 10.3km from Fontenay
LE LOOPING - Bowling - Laser Game - Billards - Bar & Restaurant
Montivilliers · 3.2km from Fontenay
Square Saint-Roch
This square is located between the city center and the seaside. It was rebuilt after the war, so the surrounding houses are relatively new. There are fountains and colorful lights on the square, which are very beautiful. It is a place for people to relax, and tourists can sit on the benches here and feel the rhythm of the city. Children can also play in the playground here.Le Havre · 9.5km from Fontenay
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Cliff of Aval
Etretat · 16.2km from FontenayFalaises d'Etretat
Etretat · 16.2km from FontenaySquare Saint-Roch
Le Havre · 9.5km from Fontenay
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Le Havre · 10.2km from Fontenay
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Le Havre Cathedral
Le Havre · 9.9km from Fontenay
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What travellers say about Fontenay
翱翔的大鲨鱼18 September 2020
4.0
Étretat is a coastal town in the Upper Normandy region of France, often referred to as the Elephant Trunk Coast.
On the coast of Étretat, the three most famous sea gates are Porte dAval, Porte dAmont, and Manneporte. The cliffs and the beaches here attracted artists such as the 19th-century French landscape painter Eugene Boudin, the realist painter Gustave Courbet, and the impressionist painter Monet to visit here.
Cliff of Aval
rain17 May 2023
5.0
Etretat is a romantic sanctuary on the Normandy coast of France, known as the "First Coast of France". Famous French writers and painters such as Hugo, Maupassant, Monet, and Baudelaire have lived here to find inspiration for their creations.
Falaises d'Etretat
噼里啪啦7 November 2019
4.0
[Honfleur] A friend who went to school in Normandy recommended this place to me, and I found that it is really good. The season for traveling is very important. For a small town to have an atmosphere, there must be people outside. Therefore, winter is more suitable for staying at home. Of course Now, it’s suitable for southerners to stay in northerners’ homes.
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imbanoob9 January 2020
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A very old and historic square, giving people a heavy feeling
Square Saint-Roch