Ideally located halfway up the Étretat cliffs, this smart, modernish hotel enjoys a spectacular perch. Set amid acres of manicured cliffside parkland, the guest rooms are simple and comfortable, but the real beauty is right out your bedroom window, thanks to views of la mer, so wonderful they would have Debussy humming in no time. The largest room is known as the Chambre Directoire. The restaurant specializes in fresh fish and seafood platters, ranging from simple delights such as the sole stew to the full-scale symphonie of fish. Request a table near the window for a panoramic view of the coast. Pros: grand sea views; fine fish restaurant. Cons: rooms small; those in annex lack character.
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