Phare de La Coubre
The Phare de La Coubre is located in the commune of La Tremblade, at the northern end of the Gironde Estuary. It is the highest lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, with 300 steps and a height of 64 m. Tiled with opaline and overlooking the Côte Sauvage.
History of the Lighthouse:
1690: the existence of a fire beacon is reported on the 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: 64 m
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".
1690: the existence of a fire beacon is reported on the 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: 64 m
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
- Temporary exhibitions
- Evening entertainment
- Animation
Certifications & Labels
- Family plus
- Accueil Vélo 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
- School groups welcome
- Cyclists
- Special family with children
- hikers
- Bikers
- Special rate for large families
- Special rate for disabled people
- Groups welcome
- Business / incentive groups welcome
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
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.
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.
Pricing
| Pricing | 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 |
Cézam card: €3
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on crowds
Last ticket sale 30 minutes before closing or earlier depending on crowds
Payment method
Services
Equipment
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted services for hearing loss
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Wheelchair access requires assistance
- Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
- Clear traffic area
- WC + grab bar + circulation space
- Presence of seating or sit-stand areas
From 4 € / adult