ETRETAT - NATURAL BEAUTY FRANCE Etretat - is a scenic natural area, located in northern France. Prior to this beautiful corner of Normandy is easily accessible by bus or car from the city of Le Havre, which is located 32 km from Etretata. Coast is located west of the town of Dieppe. Place on which was built by the commune itself Etretat, known as the Alabaster Coast. It is known for its wide and high white cliffs and beautiful natural arches. During the summer, this place is filled with the hustle and bustle, while winter reigns here appeasement. Arch beautiful, natural arch formed by the western rock called Falas (rock). Cavity deep in the rock was formed under the influence of turbulent waves of the sea on the soft rock, consisting of chalk. Another landmark, the rock under the name The needle can be seen climbing to the top of the arch, located next to this natural wonder. From here you can enjoy the scenery in its entirety. Needle sharp rock, separated from the mainland alone stands proudly above the water surface, its height reaches 70 meters. Rock needle Etretate also has a small chapel. It is built on top of the eastern cliff, cliff called Damon. Behind the temple is a small museum, near which built a monument in honor of the pilot Nangessera, first to make an attempt to fly over the North Atlantic. Unfortunately, his efforts failed and he went missing somewhere in the region Etretata. Here lives an inspiration in the enchanting nature Etretata inspired many artists of the beginning of XIX century. Also this place has become popular due to the well-known journalist with the newspaper Le Figaro, Alphonse Karr, but long before the writer praised the local beauty, this was done by such famous artists as Degas, Matisse, and Courbet. Here lived some time Maupassant, Victor Hugo and always expressed his loyalty to the white cliffs Etretata. See also other materials of unusual rocks: formed from volcanic ash colored rocks the place where the greatest concentration of natural stone arches is a unique monument of nature in Bulgaria Bizarre rock formations came from the Cenozoic era limestone figures on the Australian coast
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