Manneporte, Natural arch in Étretat, France.
The Manneporte arch extends from white chalk cliffs along the Normandy coastline, rising directly from the waters of the English Channel.
The geological formation of the Manneporte arch occurred over millions of years through continuous erosion by sea waters and weather elements.
Claude Monet created twenty different paintings of the Manneporte in 1883, capturing the changing light conditions on the limestone surface.
Visitors can best observe the natural arch during low tide by following marked coastal paths that lead to multiple observation points.
The limestone arch contains layers of black flint deposits that create distinct patterns visible from the adjacent beach at close range.
Location: Étretat
GPS coordinates: 49.70400,0.18900
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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