Can you do a day return trip?

Yes, absolutely. Depart Paris around 8am, arrive Étretat around 10:30am, 3-4h on site for cliffs and lunch, return to Paris around 5pm. Day package available.

Are the cliffs accessible all year?

Yes, cliff paths are open year-round and free. In winter, the wave spectacle is even more impressive. The Étretat Gardens close in January.

Is there a connection to the Lupin series?

Yes, Étretat is at the heart of Netflix's 'Lupin' plot, inspired by Maurice Leblanc's novel 'The Hollow Needle'. The Clos Arsène Lupin interactive museum is dedicated to the gentleman burglar (admission €7).

Does the driver know the best viewpoints?

Yes, our drivers know the area perfectly and can recommend the best viewpoints and tide times to admire the cliffs in optimal conditions.

220 km · 150 min

Taxi Paris → Étretat

Your transfer to France's most spectacular cliffs at a fixed price of €300 — €370.

220 km150 minFrom 300 — 370 €

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Distance

220 km

Duration

2h30

Estimated price

300 — 370 €

Availability

24/7

Étretat is a natural jewel of the Alabaster Coast in Seine-Maritime, world-famous for its white chalk cliffs sculpted by sea and wind. The Porte d'Aval, a gigantic natural arch carved into the cliff, and the Needle, a 55-metre rocky pillar rising from the waves, form a unique landscape. This grandiose site inspired Claude Monet, who painted over 80 canvases here, Guy de Maupassant, who set several short stories here, and Maurice Leblanc, whose novel 'The Hollow Needle' features Arsène Lupin in the cliffs. Beyond the cliffs, Étretat is a charming Norman town with its medieval market hall, Belle Époque villas and the Étretat Gardens, a contemporary landscape creation offering a plunging view over the cliffs. The Netflix series 'Lupin' recently put Étretat back in the international spotlight, considerably increasing visitor numbers. Getting to Étretat by taxi from Paris is the most comfortable solution as the village has no railway station and poor public transport links.

Route

Route Paris → Étretat

Your TaxiNeo driver picks you up in Paris and joins the A13 motorway towards Rouen. Near Rouen, two routes are possible: the first takes the A150 towards Le Havre then the D940 along the Alabaster Coast with spectacular cliff views. The second, faster route takes the A29 crossing the Pont de Tancarville (toll €2.80) over the Seine then reaches Étretat via the A29 and D39. Your driver will choose the optimal route based on traffic conditions. Arrival in Étretat is from the village heights, with a striking first glimpse of the sea and cliffs. The main car park is at the top of the village. Your driver can also drop you in the village centre, a few minutes' walk from the pebble beach and cliff path. Allow about 2h30 travel time under normal conditions, slightly more on summer weekends.

Main route: A13 / A29 / A150 — ~22 € (A13 + Pont de Tancarville ou Normandie)

Points of interest along the way

Falaises d'Étretat

Aiguille creuse

A13 / A29

Practical tips

Our tips for Paris → Étretat

Tips & best practices

Specific tips for the Paris → Étretat route

The cliff walk is free and accessible year-round. Two main paths are available: the Aval cliff path (left facing the sea) leads to the arch with views of the Needle, the Amont cliff path (right) climbs to Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde chapel with a complete panorama. Bring good shoes and allow about 1h30 for each path. The Étretat Gardens (admission €10.50) atop the Amont cliff are a spectacular contemporary landscape creation. Avoid July-August weekends when parking is full and queues are long. Early morning is best for photos with low-angle light on the cliffs. For lunch, Le Marie Antoinette on the beach serves excellent seafood. Warning: stay on marked paths, cliff edges are dangerous. Tides affect arch visibility from the beach — check tide times before your visit.

Tolls: ~22 € (A13 + Pont de Tancarville ou Normandie)

Pricing

Taxi fare Paris → Étretat

All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.

Day rate

Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm

300 — 370 €

Night rate

7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge

345 — 425 €

Sunday & holidays

All day, 10% surcharge

330 — 407 €

* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.

Transport comparison

How to get from Paris to Étretat?

Taxi vs alternatives

Detailed comparison of transport options

There is no train station in Étretat. By public transport, take the train Paris → Le Havre (2h10, from €19) then bus line 24 Le Havre → Étretat (1h, €2). Total journey exceeds 3h30 door-to-door. By rental car, expect €70 per day plus €22 tolls and €30 fuel. Tourist bus excursions from Paris cost €100 to €140 per person for a full day. By TaxiNeo taxi at €300, for 3-4 passengers the cost per person is about €75-100, with the advantage of door-to-door service without the 3h30 public transport journey and driving stress.

Sedan (1-4 passengers)

300 — 370 €

Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises

Van (5-7 passengers)

440 €

Ideal for families and groups

Villes desservies

Taxi Paris Taxi Étretat