Lighthouse at the End of the World, Replica lighthouse in La Rochelle, France

The Lighthouse at the End of the World is an octagonal wooden house on pilings above the water at the entrance to La Rochelle's marina channel, 600 m off Pointe des Minimes. A railing surrounds its deck, and a spherical lantern with a cross tops the roof. Solar panels power a white light flashing three times every 12 seconds.

André Bronner, a La Rochelle adventurer, located the remains of the Argentine lighthouse of 1884 on Isla de los Estados in 1993 and rebuilt it on site in 1994 with the Ateliers Perrault Frères. He then had a second replica erected on pilings off Pointe des Minimes, inaugurated on 1 January 2000, 12,780 km from the original.

This replica reinforces French-Argentine relations while celebrating shared maritime history between both nations, serving as a reminder of seafaring traditions and the spirit of exploration in Minimes harbor.

Observation opportunities occur during boat excursions departing from La Rochelle harbor throughout the navigation season. The lighthouse stands at the Minimes harbor entrance and remains visible from various viewpoints along the coast.

The replica stands 12,780 km from the original on Isla de los Estados, and in 2000 the French postal service issued a stamp honouring both lighthouses. Volunteers from the Association du phare du bout du monde keep watch there in 24-hour shifts.