Aiguille d'Étretat, Natural rock formation at Étretat, France.
The Aiguille d'Étretat reaches 51 meters high and emerges from the sea as a pointed chalk needle along the Alabaster Coast of Normandy.
The formation developed over millions of years through the erosion of calcium-rich marine deposits, creating the current limestone needle structure visible today.
Many 19th-century artists, including Claude Monet, captured this geological formation in their paintings, establishing its place in French artistic heritage.
Visitors can view the needle formation from dedicated observation points along the GR21 coastal path or from boats departing from Étretat beach.
The needle formation contains multiple layers of flint bands within its chalk structure, creating natural patterns visible during different lighting conditions.
Location: Étretat
Elevation above the sea: 42 m
Address: 76790 Étretat, France 76790 Étretat
Opening Hours: Monday 00:00-00:00; Wednesday 00:00-00:00; Saturday 00:00-00:00
Phone: +41764248782
GPS coordinates: 49.70700,0.19300
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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