Contis lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Contis, Saint-Julien-en-Born, France.
Contis lighthouse is a stone structure standing 41.5 meters tall with a distinctive appearance. Its white exterior is wrapped by two black spiral stripes that run around the cylindrical form.
The structure was built in 1863 under Napoleon III's decree. It survived an earthquake in 1873 and remained in use during World War II, when locals protected its lantern.
The lighthouse was built using garluche, a local iron-rich stone traditionally found in the Landes region. This choice of material reflects how builders of that era worked with resources available in their surroundings.
Reaching the observation platform requires climbing 192 steps to the top. From there, you can see across the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes forest beyond.
This lighthouse stands roughly 700 meters inland within the Landes forest. It is the only lighthouse between Capbreton and Cap Ferret that is not positioned directly on the coastline.
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