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The lighthouse opens on Saturday, July 11th! We look forward to seeing you again.

Visit the lighthouse

Due to sanitary mesures regarding the Coronavirus Covid-19 situation, the lighthouse is exceptionally closed. It reopens on Saturday, July 11th! We look forward to seeing you again.This, the last remaining offshore lighthouse in the world that is open to the public, can be visited between April and ...

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Boat crossings

Download boat crossings 2020It is recommended to book ahead for the boat trips. Cancellations can be made in case of unfavorable weather conditions. Coronavirus guidance - Wear a mask, - Regularly wash your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, - Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself ...

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Advice to visitors

Cordouan is the last remaining offshore lighthouse that is still open to the public. Singular conditions as regards access and visits to the site mean that strict rules must be complied with Access to the site is subject to tide pattern and magnitude. Access is only permitted by day and for a limited ...

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Etoile de mer commune Grande Faceline Eponge cratère Anémone tomate Suberite charnue Cordouan à marée basse © Reflet du Monde - SMIDDEST Cordouan à marée haute © Reflet du Monde - SMIDDEST Cordouan et son plateau rocheux © Dominique Abit -SMIDDEST Cordouan et son banc de sable © Dominique Abit - SMIDDEST Lanterne à la tombée de la nuit © Dominique Abit - SMIDDEST

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The Cordouan lighthouse is managed by SMIDDEST

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Monument Historique

The lighthouse remains open to visitors thanks to generous financial support from

La Charente Maritime Région Aquitaine Département de Gironde

The State, which owns the lighthouse, is responsible for its conservation and for aids to navigation

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