Phare des Baleines, Maritime museum and lighthouse complex in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, France.
The lighthouse complex features two distinct structures: a 57-meter-tall stone tower from 1854 and an older lighthouse from 1682, both overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Architect Leonce Reynaud designed the main lighthouse in 1854 to replace the original structure ordered by Colbert, which now functions as a maritime museum.
The museum presents extensive exhibitions about maritime navigation, regional history, and the technological evolution of French coastal warning systems throughout three centuries.
Visitors can access both structures daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with adult tickets priced at 6 euros and reduced rates for children aged 7-12.
The name Phare des Baleines derives from the numerous whales that beached along the Saint-Clément coastline until the early twentieth century.
Location: Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
Inception: 1854
Architects: Leonce Reynaud
Height: 56 m
Made from material: stone
Address: 155 All. du Phare, 17590 Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, France
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 10:00 - 19:00
Phone: 0546291823
Website: http://pharedesbaleines.com
GPS coordinates: 46.24429,-1.56132
Latest update: June 7, 2025 07:32
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