Les Tilleuls
Old-money Norman mansion meets intimate maison d'hôtes. Oak parquet floors, antique Louis-Philippe furniture, toile de Jouy fabrics, and objects sourced from around the world. Warm and personal rather than corporate-hotel polished. The hosts are present and involved.
Book the restaurant Le 1738 well in advance — only 10 to 12 covers and strictly reservation-only
Why It Matters
One of the oldest private residences in Étretat, now with a gastronomic restaurant (Le 1738) run by a Michelin-starred Belgian chef limited to just 10–12 covers per service. Add a private cinema, a 900-bottle wine cellar, Thalgo marine wellness treatments, and cliff-top picnic baskets, and it's covering a lot of ground for a five-room property.
A Second Empire mansion built in 1738 — one of the oldest houses in Étretat — set in a leafy private garden just 300 metres from the alabaster cliffs that Monet painted twenty times over. Only five rooms, so it functions less like a hotel and more like borrowing a well-heeled friend's Norman estate. Since January 2025 it's been run by Belgian starred chef Julien Wauthier and his wife Alizée, who manage the restaurant, the wellness treatments, and essentially everything else.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Lipa Bleue
From EUR280 / nightAzure-toned room on the first floor, designed around a cool, relaxing palette. Features a Louis-Philippe secretary desk and a large wardrobe. The Jouy canvas headboard harmonises with the wisteria on the balcony railing. Bathroom has a walk-in shower and single sink. Direct access to the south-east balcony with garden views.
Double · 40 sqmLipa Jaune
From EUR280 / nightThe smallest room in the house, on the first floor. Bright and sunny in warm yellow tones — matched to the colour of the tilia blossom outside. Light floods in well. A Louis-XV style wardrobe and chest of drawers provide storage. The large bathroom has two sinks and a walk-in shower.
Double · 30 sqmLipa Rose
From EUR280 / nightOn the first floor at the end of the corridor — quiet position. Feminine character with a floral tapestry on one wall, a Louis-Philippe chest of drawers, and a wardrobe in old oak. The adjoining bathroom has a large walk-in shower and double sinks. Direct access to the south-east terrace overlooking the garden and lime tree avenue.
Double · 38 sqm
Suite Tilia
From EUR320 / nightOn the second floor in lilac tones. Two bedrooms: one double bed and two single beds, making it the right pick for a small family. Oak floors catch the afternoon sun beautifully. A Louis-XV wardrobe dominates the room. The bathroom has a proper bathtub set in natural daylight, plus a separate WC. Sleeps 2 to 4.
Double + 2 Singles · 45 sqm
Suite Tilleuls
From EUR360 / nightThe flagship suite and the most generous space in the house at 66 sqm. Opens into a proper living room with a Chesterfield sofa. The bedroom features jade-green walls, a Louis-XVI dressing table, and a leather club armchair. Two full bathrooms: one with a walk-in shower, the main with a vintage 1930s Denvon & Denvon-style bathtub. Two additional single beds fold out of the salon armoires for children. Sleeps 2 to 4.
Double + 2 fold-out Singles · 66 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel prepares a full picnic basket so you can watch the sun set on the Albaster Coast from the Falaise d'Aval cliffs. Everything included. A 300-metre walk from the front door.
E-bikes available on site for exploring the Étretat coast and surrounding countryside. One bike is equipped with a child seat. Day rental only (no half-days).
A private cinema in the basement for up to around 15 guests. Giant screen, Netflix, and a library of films. Perfect for a Normandy drizzle evening after dinner. Complimentary for guests.
The entire property can be hired for private events: birthdays, weddings, hen parties, photo shoots, film shoots, and corporate retreats. The mansion's 18th-century atmosphere and old parquet floors are a particular draw for editorial and advertising shoots.
A complete package: private plane flight over the Étretat cliffs, overnight stay, two exceptional meals, and two massages. The most theatrical way to arrive and experience the property.
Multi-day retreats programmed at the property, including yoga and detox formats led by external practitioners (e.g., a spring Yoga & Detox retreat with a Paris-based yoga teacher covering dynamic yoga, yin yoga, pranayama, and meditation). Typically 3-day residential programmes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
60 sqm of event space including a conference room and meeting rooms. Available for private events and corporate use.
First-floor library lounge — also the setting for the gastronomic restaurant Le 1738.
A 900-bottle wine cellar, with Julien Wauthier's Burgundy-focused curation. Wines available to accompany the restaurant and in-house dinners.
Continental and à la carte breakfast from local and organic Norman producers, served at a communal table or the garden terrace.
A private garden with lime tree avenue (the tilleuls themselves) and a south-facing terrace accessible from the ground floor living rooms. Outdoor fireplace.
Pets warmly welcomed. Multiple guest reviews mention how genuinely dog-friendly the property and hosts are.
On-site gated parking — a significant plus in tourist-heavy Étretat. Charged at approximately €10/day.
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