Phare de Chassiron
A black-and-white striped lighthouse at the northern tip of Île d'Oléron. The top offers views over rocky shores and the 'World Garden' at its base.
The Phare de Chassiron stands about 46 metres tall, and its bold black-and-white horizontal stripes make it hard to miss. Climbing its 224 steps rewards you with distant views of the Atlantic, Île de Ré and the ancient stone fish weirs exposed at low tide. The garden at the foot of the lighthouse is laid out by the five continents, and a small museum on the sea and fishing is nearby. Admission costs a few euros, and it is about 35 km from the Citadelle du Château-d'Oléron, making it a good stop on a one-day loop of Oléron.
Opening hours
Daily, approx. 10:00–18:00 (extended in summer)
Nearby sights
- Saint-Martin-de-Ré & Vauban Fortifications
- Abbaye des Châteliers
- Île de Ré Salt Marshes & Écomusée
- Ars-en-Ré
- Fort Boyard
- Île d'Aix
- Phare des Baleines
- Port des Minimes