A holiday home on the Alabaster Coast with a sea view: Le Carré Vue Mer is in Pourville-sur-Mer, between Dieppe and Varengeville-sur-Mer, 300 m from the beach. The Côte d’Albâtre, or Alabaster Coast, is the stretch of the Normandy coast with white chalk cliffs, running from Le Tréport to Étretat and Le Havre. Our house is in its north-eastern part, the part closest to England: the Newhaven ferry docks in Dieppe, 10 minutes away.
At a glance
House: the whole house, with sea views from all three bedrooms, for 2 to 6 guests
Location: Pourville-sur-Mer, 300 m from the beach, 5 minutes from Dieppe, 7 minutes from Varengeville
Outside: terraced garden looking out to sea, under tall maritime pines
Prices: from €145 per night with 2 bedrooms, from €210 for the whole house
The Alabaster Coast around Pourville
Here the white chalk cliffs drop sheer into the sea, broken by small valleys sheltering villages and beaches. Pourville is one of these valleys: a seaside village, a beach that widens at low tide, and footpaths along the cliff tops. Claude Monet spent several months painting here in 1882.
Day trips along the coast
- Varengeville-sur-Mer (7 minutes): famous gardens such as the Bois des Moutiers, the church on the cliff with Georges Braque’s grave, and the Manoir d’Ango;
- Dieppe (5 minutes): harbour, Saturday market, castle museum and the Cité de la Mer;
- Le Tréport and Mers-les-Bains (about 35 minutes): funicular up the cliff and colourful seaside villas;
- Veules-les-Roses and Saint-Valery-en-Caux (about 30 to 40 minutes): one of the most beautiful villages in France and a little harbour;
- Fécamp and Étretat (about 1 hour to 1.5 hours): the Palais Bénédictine and the famous rock arches.
Walking the GR21
The GR21 coastal path runs right from Pourville over the cliffs to Varengeville, with the sea on your right. It is one of the finest stretches of the Alabaster Coast. Pack good shoes and keep an eye on the tides if you want to come back along the beach.
Our house on the Alabaster Coast
Le Carré Vue Mer is an architect-designed house of black steel and glass, with a fireplace, large glass windows and three bedrooms, each with its own shower. You always have the house entirely to yourselves. The garden steps down in terraces, with rhododendrons, hydrangeas, viper’s bugloss and a small exotic corner. Discover the villa and our prices and availability. Coming from England? Read our guide to the Newhaven–Dieppe ferry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alabaster Coast?
The Côte d’Albâtre is the stretch of the Normandy coast with white chalk cliffs, between Le Tréport and Le Havre, with towns such as Dieppe, Pourville, Varengeville, Fécamp and Étretat.
Which part of the Alabaster Coast is quickest to reach from England?
The north-eastern part around Dieppe and Pourville. The Newhaven–Dieppe ferry takes about 4 hours and docks 10 minutes from Pourville; from Calais it is about 2 hours 45 by road.
When is the best time to visit the Alabaster Coast?
May, June and September for peace and fine weather, July and August for swimming, and autumn and winter for storms, empty beaches and evenings by the fire.
Is the holiday home suitable for families?
Yes: trampoline, football goal, basketball hoop, surfboard, baby cot, baby bath and high chair are provided. The garden is partly fenced and the indoor staircase is steep, so young children should be supervised.
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