Hiking on the Alabaster Coast, from Dieppe to Etretat

This leg of your journey takes you to Varengeville, the village that captivated Claude Monet and inspired many of his masterpieces. Be sure to visit the church, seemingly suspended above the sea, and its peaceful cemetery where the painter Georges Braque now rests. Next, you'll pass the Ailly lighthouse, a listed historical monument, before continuing on to Quiberville, a charming little seaside resort. At the end of the day, you'll be transferred to Veules-les-Roses, where you can end your day in style.

Upon your arrival in Saint-Valery-en-Caux, you will be greeted by the majestic Sailors' Calvary, offering breathtaking views of the Bay of Somme. Perched atop the cliff, you will also discover the monument dedicated to the bravery of aviation pioneers Dieudonné Costes and Maurice Bellonte, who in 1930 completed the first non-stop flight from Paris to New York. Your walk will then take you to Veulettes-sur-Mer, a picturesque village nestled in the Durdent Valley, which once boasted more than 60 mills in the 19th century.

You will spend the night in a charming bed and breakfast in Veulettes-sur-Mer and enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. Please note that your host will accompany you to the restaurant, as the bed and breakfast is somewhat isolated.

Your hike takes you into the hinterland to Sassetot-le-Mauconduit, where the valleys of Petites Dalles and Grandes Dalles open onto very pleasant pebble beaches.

Overnight stay in a bed and breakfast in Saint-Pierre-en-Port.

Hike between land and sea to Fécamp. Along the way, you'll cross the Valleuse d'Eletot, a designated "Sensitive Natural Area" renowned for birdwatching. Nestled in the heart of the Valmont Valley, Fécamp stretches across both sides of the cliff. Heir to a rich past, this town, classified as a "Town of Art and History," developed around fishing, an activity that remains very much alive today.

Between Fécamp and Etretat, you'll explore pebble beach coves and the dramatic cliffs of the Pays de Caux region. Along the way, you'll pass through Yport, a former fishing port and small seaside resort. With its narrow streets, seafront promenade, shops, and breathtaking sunsets over its stunning cliffs, Etretat is sure to enchant you!

Overnight stay in a hotel in Etretat.

A final morning of walking awaits you in Étretat. This coastal village is famous for its spectacular cliffs, natural arches, and white chalk needles that rise majestically above the English Channel. These unique geological formations, sculpted by erosion, offer a breathtaking coastal landscape and have inspired numerous artists and writers throughout the centuries, including Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, and Eugène Boudin.