Porte d'Amont, Rock arch in Étretat, France.
The limestone cliffs form a natural arch rising 80 meters above sea level, creating a gateway to the English Channel with white chalk formations.
The geological formations date back to the Upper Cretaceous period when the area was covered by an epicontinental sea with warmer temperatures.
Claude Monet painted this natural formation between 1868 and 1869, capturing the interplay of light on the white cliffs and surrounding waters.
Visitors can access the viewing points of Porte d'Amont through a walking path from Étretat beach, with optimal viewing times during low tide.
The arch formation results from underground river systems creating karst galleries rather than marine erosion as previously thought.
Location: Étretat
Elevation above the sea: 32 m
Part of: Etretat Cliffs
GPS coordinates: 49.71400,0.20700
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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