When you are looking for scenic places to visit on your honeymoon or a romantic getaway, then you are most likely to consider the country of France. People usually think of France when they are thinking of great places for a honeymoon. The country is full of beautiful places that make a great setting for a romantic vacation. There is the city of Paris with its amazing architecture and cobbled streets and there are miles of vineyards and there are also incredible beaches that would take your breath away. One such remarkable place in France is Etretat.
Located in northwestern France, Etretat is situated in the region surrounding the coast of the Pays de Caux. What makes Etretat really famous as a good place to visit are the cliffs located along the coast. The French town of Etretat contains three famous arches, out of which two are seen from the town namely Porte d’Aval, and the Porte d’Amont. The third one and the biggest of the all, Manneporte is not visible from the town in spite of its magnanimous stature. Apart from the three arches which have been mentioned, there is also the “needle”, which is as famous as the arches themselves. Standing alone in the middle of the sea, this cliff has its name as it resembles a sharp needle. There are a lot of tourist resorts around the cliffs and these resorts attract tourists and artists from around the world to take a look at the beautiful high cliffs. Hiking is one of the famous tourist activities in the town and the GR 21 hiking path passes through the town of Etretat. The view of the church from the seashore is an absolute delight to the human eyes.
Etretat has a small town with the population of only a few thousands. The picturesque town is a great place to stay if you are looking for a small private town that you can spend your romantic getaway. Etretat is a striking location with its breathtaking views, dangerous cliffs and quaint town. If you are tired of going to busy tourist locations on all your vacations and want to try something that is a little more private then you should definitely give Etretat a chance. It is a matter of fact that Etretat is a place where numerous artists and writers stayed and portrayed their paintings and writings. One of the notable figure is Victor Hugo, who stayed in Etretat and also wrote the world famous “Les Miserables”. The pebble studded beach is a star attraction in the town of Etretat. The slowness of the tides and the beautiful seaside restaurants makes this place an impeccable attraction for young couples who go on tour. The peaceful beach induces the romantic mood and induces serenity to the body. People who are in search for peace of mind find Etretat an interesting place due to its calmness. With a minimum population density, it is hard to find a crowded place in the town, which is just what people in search of peace require. With globalization, there has been an adverse impact in the life of people and so people have started to go in search for places which can calm down their nerves. In this aspect, Etretat provides a one stop destination for people who wish to travel to get past their hurried lifestyle, especially in honeymoon time.
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