Le Donjon - Domaine St-Clair

A 19th-century Anglo-Norman château on a hillside above Étretat's famous chalk cliffs, this hotel names every room after a literary or historical figure, then decorates it to match. No two rooms share a palette or a mood, which keeps things interesting. The gastronomic restaurant has Channel views from three rooms; the spa adds a rooftop jacuzzi with a sweep of sea, cliffs, and town that makes the drive up the hill feel very well planned.