Tourists are not allowed to enter rocks of Étretat in Normandy

The reason for the new regulation was the progressive erosion of the coast. Furthermore, a ban on the entry of large parts of the beaches was imposed.

PARIS. The chalk cliffs of tretat in Normandy are now barred from accessing them in order to prevent any inconsistencies and rock abysses.

Due to progressive erosion of the coast, there are from now on entry bans.

From now on, it is forbidden to walk through the much photographed rock breaks below the tops of the cliffs.In addition, for large parts of the beaches, an entry ban was imposed, which excludes only the beach on the promenade in Étretat. Access to three distinctive rock formations was also prohibited.The rocks around Étretat attract almost 1.5 million visitors every year. Here again and again fatal accidents occur, when tourists take photos or m…

For a selfie on the chalk cliffs of Étretat, many tourists risk their lives. At the same time, the erosion of the coast is progressing in Normandy. Therefore, strict rules are now in place.