Beaches on the seaside resorts of the Seine-Maritime department in France

The beaches of Seine Maritime offer a unique landscape in France. The coast of Normandy is made up of high limestone cliffs, sometimes reaching 100 meters, making access to the sea difficult in areas. This coast is called the Cote d'Albatre. These crumbly walls are attacked by the sea by eroding the base of the cliff, provoking a long rupture at the top. This is why approaching the cliffs in Seine Maritime is prohibited.

The different beaches in Seine Maritime are found in the valleys (plateau that gives access to the sea) such as Fécamp, Yport, Etretat or St Martin aux Buneaux. The beaches are made of stones with a few stretches of sand at low tide. The most important seaside destinations in this area are Dieppe and Le Havre. Fécamp and Etretat are known all around the world for their beautiful landscapes and typical coastline. The other destinations are confidential and generally little frequented even in the summer. We find several secret beaches in the north of Normandy that are accessible by the hidden valleys. Plages.tv unveils the different accesses for you.

To the south, passing over the Normandy bridge, we join the beaches of Calvados, marking the total rupture with vast stretches of sand. To the north are the beaches of the Bay de Somme with beautiful dunes and views of sand that stretch beyond what the eye can see.