Numerous painters, famous writers and celebrities of every kind have visited Etretat. Find out about them in our Golden Book!

► Famous painters

Still today, Etretat honours its painters: an Arts Festival Day has been established. A gathering for all painters both amateurs and professional will be held next July!

To know more about this event, consult the list of events.

► Famous writers

Note: the Writers' Day will be held on Sunday the 28th of October at Etretat. Whether you are a writer, author, poet, novelist or a lover of prose, come along and celebrate the Literary Arts with us!

To know more about this event, consult the list of events.

► Other celebrities

Etretat has accommodated political personalities such as Felix Faure, Léon Blum, René Coty, General de Gaulle as well as the Queens Marie Christine and Marie Louise Isabelle of Spain.
Lots of musicians such as Offenbach, Jules Massenet or Charles Lamoureux have been here to find their inspiration.

For music-lovers, the Offenbach festival is held every summer at Etretat.
To know more about this event, consult the list of events.