Croix des Marins, Maritime memorial in Lège-Cap-Ferret, France.
The Croix des Marins stands between the church and former presbytery, featuring a column with intricate carvings of sailors, oars, and anchors facing the sea.
Established in 1722 with a red wooden cross at the Chapel alley end, the memorial underwent multiple reconstructions due to storms, with the current cross replicating the 1902 version.
Maritime traditions include sailors sounding three horn signals when passing the cross before sea journeys, seeking protection for their maritime endeavors.
The memorial location at the coastal area of Lège-Cap-Ferret provides direct access from the main path, with observation points offering views of the surrounding waters.
A tin tube discovered within the second stone from the base contains historical documentation about the cross blessing ceremony from May 20, 1855.
Location: Lège-Cap-Ferret
GPS coordinates: 44.62330,-1.24863
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:14
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