Breathtaking landscapes
The Côte d'Albâtre boasts an exceptional natural heritage: its white cliffs are a geological marvel unique in the world, home to a wealth of flora and fauna that we invite you to discover and preserve.
Between each section of cliff, valleys have formed, sheltering pebble beaches at high tide and sandy beaches at low tide. Fishing, yachting and commercial harbours nestle in the larger indentations. At high tide, the sea crashes against the 120 kilometres of 60 to 120 metre high cliffs, nibbling away at this chalky coastline metre by metre.
Séjour d'Albâtre is lucky enough to be able to welcome you to a ‘hidden gem’, just a stone's throw from Étretat, where the Grandes Dalles, Petites Dalles and Saint-Pierre-en-Port offer identical scenery but are not over-touristed.
Self-guided walks and hikes
- La Marche Rose at Sassetot-le-Mauconduit , 5km, 1h30:itinerary here
- Paluel, circuit around the Durdent river , 8.6 km, 2h40 :itinerary here
- Cliffs of Étretat , 8.6km, 3h00 :itinerary here
- Around Saint-Pierre-en-Port, 10km, 3h20 :itinerary here
- The beach at Veulettes sur Mer and the Durdent valley , 15km, 4h30 :itinerary here
- From Fécamp to Étretat , 21km, 7h00 :itinerary here
Find more itineraries on the Visorando website by clicking here
Guided nature tours
There are a number of people who can offer guided tours of the cliffs and beaches to help you discover the local flora and fauna:
Natterra - Cyriaque Lethuillier , by clicking here. To get an idea of what you can do, watch the ‘C l'idée’ report available at the end of this link.
L'Estran Cité de la Mer in Dieppe also offers, in addition to its eco-museum section, outdoor visits, particularly those focusing on fishing on foot and discovering the coastline. For more information, click here.
Educational trail at Woody Park in Fécamp (click here): an open-air trail with three levels of difficulty, suitable for ages 5 and up, designed to entertain while teaching the importance of the diversity of local flora.
Outings on bikes or scooters
With family, friends or for a team-building seminar, you can explore the region by bike, electric bike or electric scooter:
- Visit Normandy accompanied by an all-terrain electric scooter : we've had some great feedback from travellers on Trott'N Ride (click here). You can also call on Wolftrott, which offers a similar service (click here). Both offer a version with an aperitif at the end of the ride, so don't hesitate!
- Hire bikes : for the Véloroute du lin, the voie Verte Fécamp-Dieppe and alternative routes, you can hire bikes and get advice from Coffe Bike in Fécamp (click here), or Panda Motion (click here).
- Find your route : consult the map of the Seine-Maritime 2024 cycle routes by clicking here.
Sea outings
Fishing on foot : with l'Estran cité de la mer de Dieppe (click here)
Excursions on an old sailing ship : between April and October, the ‘Milpat’ and the ‘Tante Fine’ invite you on board for an original discovery of the cliffs. More information here.
Hire a boat for an outing : if you have a licence, contact MG nautic (02 35 28 30 34 / [email protected])
Accompanied fishing trips : with Captain Viking (06 78 79 14 58) or the Association Pêche Promenade Fécampoise (06 67 23 90 87)
Nautical excursions on a speed boat with La Mer pour Tous (more information here)
Stand-up paddle excursions and other personalised activities offered by Max Poindessault (email: [email protected]/photo workhere).
Sand yachting: at Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, near Dieppe (click here)
Discover the farm
The only camembert in Seine-Maritime : La ferme des 5 frères offers guided tours of the farm with activities (click here) and their camembert is well worth a visit!
La ferme Dumesnil : farm tours and tastings (click here)
La laiterie Brin d'Herbe : offer workshops and direct sales, click here
For beer lovers : the Godène farm has stopped dairy farming to devote itself... to beer! Visit and tasting available, more information here.
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