Antifer beach
Antifer Beach (Tilleul) is located west of Etretat. It's surrounded by giant rocks (50 m and above), huge boulders and majestic caves. Its territory is covered with pebbles. For comfortable movement along the shore, it is recommended to wear protective slippers.
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Beach description
Interesting fact: during the low tides, the beach area increases. Sandy areas appear on its territory.
Advantages of the beach:
- interesting relief;
- crystal clear waters;
- smooth increase in depth (in some parts of the beach);
- windless weather and faint waves (thanks to the local bay);
- Beautiful landscapes – from the seashore you can clearly see the Norman mountains, dense forests, colorful villas;
- plenty of free space at any time of year.
Near the beach, there's a casino, a hotel, a golf course and a French restaurant.
Useful information: the local hills offer the best views of the beach, nature and the village of Antifer. You can climb them using hiking trails.
The beach is located 28 km north of Le Havre. Buses from Le Havre and the capital run here.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.