Lighthouse at the End of the World, Replica lighthouse in La Rochelle, France
The octagonal wooden tower rises above Minimes harbor, guiding vessels through La Rochelle's coastal waters with its distinctive architecture modeled after the Patagonian original near Cape Horn.
Adventurer André Bronner erected this structure in 2000 as a reproduction of the Argentine lighthouse built in 1859 on Isla de los Estados in Tierra del Fuego at Cape San Juan.
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 construction represents the only French reproduction of the Argentine lighthouse that inspired Jules Verne's novel The Lighthouse at the End of the World and stands near Cape Horn.
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