Guided tours of the Semaphore at Pointe Saint-Gildas

Préfailles

From Saturday 19 to Sunday 20 September 2026

from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 14:30 to 18:00

Guided tours on 21/09 and 22/09 at 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.

  • guided tours semaphore European Heritage Days Préfailles destination Pornic historic maritime lighthouse Pointe Saint Gildas
  • Visite du Sémaphore à la Pointe Saint-Gildas
guided tours semaphore European Heritage Days Préfailles destination Pornic historic maritime lighthouse Pointe Saint GildasVisite du Sémaphore à la Pointe Saint-Gildas

Presentation

 As part of European Heritage Days in Pays de Retz, the La Pointe Saint-Gildas Semaphore is opening its doors to the public!
The Pointe Saint-Gildas Semaphore invites you to discover it during a cultural weekend in September in Préfailles.

  On the programme
You can explore the Semaphore on your own or take a guided tour. The tours are specially organised to teach you more about this cultural site. The main themes covered are the history of the lives of lighthouse keepers and semaphore watchmen, as well as developments in maritime communication techniques.
This is your chance to learn all about this iconic cultural site in Destination Pornic and feast your eyes on the breathtakingly varied landscape!

  Why go there?
  1.   To learn what a semaphore is.
  2. To find out what it was used for in the past and what it is used for today.
  3. To enjoy the exceptional view from Pointe Saint-Gildas.


  Good to know
  • Two tours/lectures on Saturday 20th and two tours/lectures on Sunday 21st September at 11am and 2.30pm.
  • Accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Guided tours by reservation by telephone on 02 40 21 01 21 or by email semaphore@pornicagglo.fr
  • Activity limited to 20 people.

Attention, young and old alike! Come and discover the local heritage of Destination Pornic. Enjoy this opportunity to share and learn in a friendly atmosphere with breathtaking scenery!  

Find the full programme for the 2025 European Heritage Days taking place in Destination Pornic, as well as an interactive map, here.

Discover all the events scheduled in Préfailles here.
Information
  • CATEGORY OF ENTERTAINMENT :
    • Guided or commented tours
  • More Information :
    • Any age
  • ACESSIBILITY :
    • Accessible to people with reduced mobility

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Map

Destination
Musée du Sémaphore
Pointe Saint-Gildas
44770
PREFAILLES
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.13386
Longitude : -2.24583

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Pointe Saint-Gildas
44770
PREFAILLES
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