SEMAPHORE PONTE ST GILDAS (LIGHTHOUSE)

  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
  • SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
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Presentation

No doubt, here history has left its mark! Located on one of the most visited tourist sites in the Pays de Retz, come and discover the Semaphore de la Pointe Saint-Gildas, rich in historical, maritime and military heritage.
Come and understand the communication and coastal surveillance techniques used in the 19th century thanks to the 12-meter high semaphore mast installed in the landscaped area of ​​the Semaphore.
Strategic point of view on the ocean, this former lookout post, which became a semaphore in 1862, then a lighthouse in 1954, bears witness, within a modern museographic space, to its history, the evolution of maritime communications as well as great shipwrecks of the Loire estuary which have marked memories.

 Also find the temporary exhibition and the nocturnal conferences in July-August.
Opening day(s)

From Friday 01 to Saturday 30 September 2023

Every day except Tuesday

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

From Sunday 01 to Tuesday 31 October 2023

Every day except Monday, Tuesday

14:30 to 17:30

Past Opening day(s)

From Saturday 01 April to Friday 30 June 2023

Every day except Tuesday

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

From Saturday 01 July to Thursday 31 August 2023

Every day

10:00 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 19:00

Information
  • PERIOD OF SITE OR HISTORIC MONUMENT :
    • 19th century
  • THEMES OF MUSEUM OR INTERPRETATION CENTRE :
    • History
    • Maritime
    • Military
  • DETAILS FOR CIVIL ARCHITECTURE :
    • Lighthouse
  • CAPACITY :
    • Minimum number of persons 15
    • Maximum number of persons 50
  • VISITS :
    • Individual admission (without guide)
    • Guided tours for groups
  • ACESSIBILITY :
    • Accessible for mobility impaired persons
  • Facilities for mobility impaired persons :
    • Details of facilities : Rez-de-chaussée accessible PMR, salle 1er étage non accessible PMR
  • Geographical zone :
    • Préfailles

Tarifs

FaresMinMax
Scolaire
Tarif groupe3.50€
Adulte
Tarif groupe4.50€
Plein tarif4.50€
Enfant (7 - 18 ans)
Tarif réduit3.50€
2 adultes et au moins 2 enfants
Forfait famille14.00€
  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Cash in Euros
    • Holiday Vouchers (specifically French)
    • Bank and post cheques

Map

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SÉMAPHORE DE LA POINTE SAINT-GILDAS
Pointe Saint-Gildas
44770
PREFAILLES
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.13372
Longitude : -2.24588
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SEMAPHORE PONTE ST GILDAS (LIGHTHOUSE)
Pointe Saint-Gildas
44770
PREFAILLES
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