Phare de La Coubre
1690: the existence of a fire beacon is reported on Pointe de La Coubre.
1860: lighting of the first wooden lighthouse.
1895: commissioning of the stone lighthouse built 1,5 km from the coast.
Ten years after its construction, marine erosion has done its work, a breakwater is built to try to slow down the advance of the ocean, but the ocean is inexorably eating away.
1905: construction of the current concrete lighthouse located 1,8 km from the shore and commissioned on October 1, 1905.
On May 21, 1907, the stone lighthouse collapsed.
Characteristics of La Coubre Lighthouse:
Height: 64m
Number of steps: 300
Lamp power: 250 watts – Fresnel lens
Light range: 28 miles (52 km)
Visit :
After climbing 300 steps in a blue opaline interior, a 360° panorama offers a breathtaking view of the Côte Sauvage de La Tremblade and its magnificent beaches, the La Coubre forest, the Gironde estuary and the the island of Oléron.
The visit continues at the foot of the lighthouse with a museum describing the history of this “giant of light” and the various materials necessary for its operation.
The “Grand Vent” exhibition room located in the lighthouse park allows you to discover artists throughout the season.
Thanks to the lighthouse shop, visitors can treat themselves to a souvenir of this unforgettable moment.
From April to September, a food truck delights gourmets who also have the opportunity to picnic on site, facing the “Trembladais Giant”.
A webcam at the top of the lighthouse allows surfers, visitors and the curious to admire the view in real time from the top of the "Sentinel of Light".
Activities on site
- Animation
- Temporary exhibitions
- Evening entertainment
Rankings & Labels
- Family plus
- Cycling Home Label
- The Velodyssey
- Treasures of the Charentes
Location details
- In forest
- Public transport stop within 500 m
- Bus stop within 500 m
- Beach less than 300 m
- Sea view
- Panoramic view
Themes:
Customers
- Cyclists
- Special family with children
- hikers
- Bikers
- Groups welcome
- School groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
- Special rate for large families
- Special rate for disabled people
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group visits on request
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.
Closed on December 24, 25, and 31 and January 01, 2025
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
From 01/02 to 31/03/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Museum/shop/ticket office closes at 12:30 p.m.
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
From 01/04 to 30/06/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Museum/shop/ticket office closes at 12:30 p.m.
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, every day.
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Museum/shop/ticket office closes at 12:30 p.m.
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
From 01/10 to 11/11/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 30 p.m.
Museum/shop/ticket office closes at 12:30 p.m.
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
From: 19 / 12 / 2025 To: 04 / 01 / 2026
Open every day from 10 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.
Closed on December 24, 25, and 31 and January 01, 2026
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on attendance.
Admission fees
Admission fees | Min. | Max. |
---|---|---|
Adult | 4 € | Not disclosed |
Reduced price | 2,50 € | Not disclosed |
Kids | 2,50 € | Not disclosed |
Big family | 11 € | Not disclosed |
Adult group package | 3 € | Not disclosed |
Children group package | 1,50 € | Not disclosed |
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on crowds
Payment method
Services
Equipments
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted services for hearing loss
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
- Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
- Clear traffic area
- WC + grab bar + circulation space
- Presence of seating or sit-stand areas