Tour Joséphine, Maritime lighthouse in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France.
The stone tower reaches eight meters in height with a three-and-a-half-meter diameter lantern positioned at its summit on the Atlantic coast.
Construction of the tower began in 1850 to honor Joséphine de Beauharnais, operating as a navigational aid from 1852 until 1880.
The tower stands as a symbol of maritime heritage, highlighting the importance of seafaring traditions in the Vendée region of western France.
Visitors can explore the surrounding public garden, created in 2003, which provides multiple vantage points to examine the historical structure.
Following its decommissioning as a lighthouse, the tower served as an explosives storage facility, earning the nickname Tour à Dynamite.
Location: Vendée
GPS coordinates: 46.69670,-1.94833
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:07
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