Historic site and monument
in La Tremblade

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 64m. Tiled with opaline and overlooking the Côte Sauvage.
History of the Lighthouse:
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".
We speak: English, French

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:

  • Work of art
  • Headlight

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
Maximum group size: 70 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

From: 19 / 12 / 2024 To: 05 / 01 / 2025
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 feesMin.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
Free for children under: 4 years old

Payment method

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Picnic area.
  • Public toilets
  • Show room
  • Parking
  • defibrillator
  • Parking nearby
  • Free parking

Services

  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Shop
  • Wifi Internet access
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Catering
  • Guided tours
  • Fast food

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

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
From 4 € / adult

Address

Lieu-dit La Coubre (D25)
17390 La Tremblade
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