Phare de la Pointe des Dames, Maritime lighthouse in Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France.
Description
Phare de la Pointe des Dames is a white square tower standing in the Bois de la Chaise area with a residential building attached to its base. The structure rises prominently above the coastal landscape and serves as an important sea marker for vessels navigating the waters nearby.
History
The lighthouse was built in 1867 with a fixed light system displaying white and red sectors from its beacon. It received its distinctive white coating in 1910 and was automated through remote control in 2002, replacing the need for on-site management.
Culture
The lighthouse and its annexes received official recognition as a French historical monument on November 29, 2011, marking its architectural significance.
Practical
The location is easy to reach and can be explored during a walk along the coastal area. Visitors should plan to come when visibility is good to fully appreciate the structure and enjoy the surrounding environment.
Did you know?
Despite being automated two decades ago, this lighthouse still maintains its original keeper's house and connected residential structures. The site remains inhabited, showing an unusual blend of modern operating systems with preserved residential architecture from the past.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Noirmoutier-en-l'Île).
Château de Noirmoutier
2 km
L'île aux papillons
4.8 km
Abbaye de Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
2 km
Phare du Pilier
11.1 km
Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Blanche
5 km
Sealand, Noirmoutier
2.4 km
Réserve naturelle régionale du polder de Sébastopol
8.9 km
Réserve naturelle nationale des marais de Müllembourg
1.8 km
Plage du Porteau
12.7 km
Hôtel Jacobsen
2.2 km
Dolmen de la pointe de l'Herbaudière
6.7 km
Mini-Ville
4.1 km
Parc de loisirs du Gois
9.3 km
Église Saint-Philbert de Noirmoutier-en-l'Île
2 km
Moulin de la Plaine (Barbâtre)
9.2 km
Plage de l'Étang
12.6 km
Plage de Portmain
12.7 km
Museum of Traditions
5 km
Plage de Port Meleu
12.7 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de L'Épine
5 km
Plage naturiste de Choiseau
12.7 km
Grotte Saint-Philbert
93 m
Église du Sacré-Cœur de l'Herbaudière
5.7 km
Moulin Vieux de la Frandière
10.7 km
Moulin à vent de la Fosse
12.4 km
Maison de Lebreton-des-Grapillères
2.1 km
Chapelle du Grand Vieil
2.7 km
Plage de Margaret
12.6 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes