La Garoupe lighthouse

La Garoupe lighthouse is a stone structure standing on the Garoupe plateau at Cap d'Antibes, with views across the Mediterranean. The site includes the tower, a small chapel, and gardens that make up the complete grounds.

The current structure was built in 1948 to replace earlier beacon systems that had guided ships from this headland for a long time. It became one of the most powerful light signals along the French Mediterranean coast.

The grounds function as a place of reflection where visitors encounter both the quiet chapel and the working lighthouse side by side. People come to experience how maritime life and spiritual practice have coexisted on this headland for generations.

Visitors reach the top by climbing a series of steps, though access may be limited to small groups at a time. Early morning or late afternoon visits tend to offer better conditions and fewer crowds than midday.

On clear days, visitors can see far across the water and toward distant mountain ranges from the top of the tower. This wide vantage point explains why this location became so valuable for guiding ships and signaling across the region.