Biarritz Lighthouse, Maritime navigation landmark on Saint-Martin Point, Biarritz, France
The conical white tower rises 47 meters high at Saint-Martin Point, featuring a copper dome adorned with twelve bronze lion head gargoyles.
The lighthouse began operating on February 1, 1834, underwent electrification in the 1950s, and received automation in 1980 before its listing as a historical monument in 2009.
The structure incorporates Augustin Fresnel's innovative concentric ring glass lens technology, which revolutionized maritime navigation through enhanced light projection capabilities.
Visitors can ascend 248 steps to reach the observation deck, which stands 73 meters above sea level and provides views extending 40 kilometers across the ocean.
The lighthouse emits two white flashes every ten seconds, distinguishing it from neighboring beacons at Hondarribia and Capbreton for maritime navigation purposes.
Location: Biarritz
Inception: 1834
Height: 47 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 60B Espl. Elisabeth II, 64200 Biarritz, France 64200
Opening Hours: Saturday,Sunday 14:00-17:00; March Sunday[-1]-October Sunday[-1] Saturday,Sunday 14:00-18:00; Holidays 14:00-17:00; March Sunday[-1]-October Sunday[-1] Holidays 14:00-18:00; May-June,September 14:00-18:00; July-August 10:30-13:00,14:00-19:00
Phone: +33559223710
Website: https://tourisme.biarritz.fr/fr/que-faire/sites-et-musees/le-pharedecouvrir
GPS coordinates: 43.49390,-1.55389
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
The coastal path of Biarritz connects the Virgin Rock, Art Deco Casino, lighthouse and imperial palace. The beaches of Grande Plage, Port Vieux, and Côte des Basques provide ocean views. The architecture includes Villa Belza, Sainte-Eugénie Church, and the Orthodox Church. The city center contains a covered market, museums, and a former railway station.
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