The Porte d'Aval and the Needle of Étretat from the Manneporte

A coastal landscape featuring dramatic white chalk cliffs with an arch formation, surrounded by the blue sea and a beach.

The Porte d'Aval, a huge flint archway, was carved out by the waves beating against the end of the Aval cliff.

The Needle is a witness to the geological past of the Etretat cliffs. It has become famous the world over, inspiring painters and writers alike.

Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4.0 R OIS WR
24 mm (16 mm with crop factor)
ISO 320
ƒ/14
1/800 s
Map showing location of “The Porte d'Aval and the Needle of Étretat from the Manneporte” in Étretat, France

Étretat, France

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