Fodor's Expert Review Dormy House

Ideally located halfway up the Étretat cliffs, this smart, modernish hotel is perched amid acres of manicured cliff-side parkland. The guest rooms are simple and comfortable (many have parquet flooring), but the real beauty is right outside your bedroom window, thanks to views of la mer so wonderful they would have Debussy humming in no time. The gastronomic restaurant specializes in fresh fish and seafood platters, ranging from simple delights such as the sole stew to a tuna tataki with fresh herbs and watermelon, avocado, and mango. Request a table near the window to enjoy panoramic coastal vistas.