Parking and getting around in Etretat

Faced with the challenge of tourist flows, 13 municipalities and two inter-municipal authorities are joining forces to shape the future of the Étretat Cliffs and the Alabaster Coast.

The goal? To protect this highly popular natural gem while reinventing the visitor experience.

Etretat le Perrey

Towards Sustainable Tourism: The "Grand Site" Initiative

To successfully make this transition to a more sustainable model, the project is structured around three priorities:

  • Managing flows: developing sustainable mobility options and rethinking parking to relieve congestion at the site.
  • Restoring nature: protecting the biodiversity of coastal paths and securing cliffs against erosion.
  • Showcasing the region: improving the visitor experience to foster tourism that respects the environment and local residents.

The ultimate goal: to secure the prestigious “Grand Site de France” state label, a mark of excellence in the management of this exceptional landscape.

Parking in Étretat

List of Étretat car parks and rates

Parking is subject to a fee year-round, including weekends and public holidays, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Rates effective from January 1, 2025.

Place de la Mairie, Place de Gaulle, Place du Marché, town centre – Red zone: paid parking.

  • 1 hour: €3.00
  • 1 hour 30 min: €4.50
  • 2 hours 30 min: €7.50
  • 3 hours 30 min: €10.50
  • 4 hours 30 min: €13.50
  • 5 hours: €15.00
  • 5 hours 30 min: €50 // reduced rate €35
  • Weekend package (3 days): €60.00

Fréfossé car park, Grand Val car park, Route de Criquetot, Station car park – Orange zone: paid parking.

  • Half-day (5 hours): €7.50
  • Full day (10 hours): €15.00
    10.5 hours: €50 // reduced rate: €35
  • Weekend package (3 days): €30.00

Parking an electric vehicle in Étretat

Go green—and happy—and charge your electric vehicle worry-free using the charging stations located in the municipality:

Rent a bike in Étretat

By bike: rentals are available locally in Fécamp, Étretat, and Les Loges. It is a great opportunity to explore the landscape via the Vélomaritime route or even the Vélorail a ride that takes you from Les Loges station to Étretat along an old railway line.

Getting to Étretat by bus, coach, train, carpooling...

Head for the famous cliffs without ever touching the steering wheel! Getting to Étretat by public transport is child’s play:

  • By train and bus: hop on a train from Paris-Saint-Lazare, get off to breathe in the fresh Normandy air at Bréauté-Beuzeville station, then jump straight onto the bus (line 504) that drops you off in the heart of the village.
  • By coach or bus: if you are arriving from Le Havre or Fécamp, the Nomad network (line 509) and local LiA lines (13 and 21) will get you there. National bus services (FlixBus, BlaBlaCar) also drop passengers off in Le Havre for easy onward connections.

An ideal choice for eco-friendly, light travel! Discover all the options on our “Coming to Étretat” page!

Les jardins d'Etretat

Parking near Étretat

Solutions are being put in place to prepare for the arrival of large numbers of visitors.

  • Bénouville: temporary parking areas, complete with signage and pedestrian walkways, have been set up for the route from the town center to the Aiguille de Belval.
  • La Poterie-Cap-d’Antifer: parking is provided near the town hall, and a safe, pedestrianized path leads to the lighthouse.
  • Les Loges: closure of the Étigues *valleuse* (coastal ravine) parking area for safety reasons.
  • Parking and designated areas for motorhomes are provided, particularly at campsites, in the municipalities of Saint-Jouin-Bruneval, Le Tilleul, Étretat, Les Loges, Yport, Fécamp, and Bordeaux-Saint-Clair.
  • And since it would be a shame to end a lovely day on the coast with a parking ticket on your windshield, be careful not to park in obstructive spots—particularly along certain stretches of departmental roads, such as the Route de Criquetot (at the entrance to Étretat) and the entrance to Bénouville (D11).

Respect for the site and safety

  • Do not pick up pebbles or leave any litter on the sites.
  • The cliffs are always subject to the risk of rockfalls.
  • Access to the rocky outcrops overlooking the “Trou à l’Homme” is strictly prohibited.
  • Access to the cave and tunnel known as the “Trou à l’Homme” is strictly prohibited.
  • Access to the places known as “La chambre des demoiselles” and “la descente au chaudron” (The Young Ladies’ Room) and the tunnels crossing the cliff tips are strictly prohibited.
  • Access to the full-width beaches, along the entire municipal line, with the exception of the area adjacent to the promenade dike, is strictly prohibited.
  • Pedestrians are strictly prohibited on the high plateaus of the upstream and downstream cliffs, with a safety distance of at least 5 meters for both sites from the break in the slope.
  • The municipality disclaims all liability in the event of an accident occurring as a result of non-compliance with the requirements and prohibitions of this decree, as well as in the event of crossing the fence, any fence, or any other device intended to prevent access to the edges or bases of cliffs located within its territory.
  • Only local authority technical services, experts commissioned by the Administration, and safety and emergency services are authorized to walk along the top and bottom of cliffs to carry out their assigned tasks, equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • In accordance with Article R.610-5 of the Criminal Code, violation of the prohibitions and obligations set out in this decree is punishable by the fine provided for Class 2 offenses. Fees will be applied by the SDIS 76, according to the rates applicable to non-emergency interventions (deliberation of 04/12/2024).
  • For your safety, please read the ORDINANCE REGULATING WALKING ON THE COASTAL BOUNDARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ETRETAT BETWEEN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LE TILLEUL AND BENOUVILLE.
  • Read the ORDINANCE REGULATING WILD CAMPING, BIVOUACING, CARAVANNING, AND CAMPFIRES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ETRETAT.