the Sémaphore de la Pointe-Saint-Gildas (Lighthouse)

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There's no doubt that history has left its mark here: discover the Sémaphore de la Pointe-Saint-Gildas !

A visit to the Sémaphore comprises several areas:

One or more temporary exhibitions, free of charge
A museum trail
A film presenting the semaphore and maritime buoyage in the Loire Estuary
The job and life of lighthouse keepers
The Fresnel lens, the ingenious invention that equips most of the world's lighthouses
The 1st floor looks at the history of semaphores and communications at sea
The 2nd floor opens onto a panoramic view of the Baie de Bourgneuf and the Loire estuary.
Also find the temporary exhibition and the nocturnal conferences in July-August.

The 12-metre high semaphore mast in the landscaped area of the Semaphore gives visitors an insight into the techniques used to communicate and monitor the coastline in the 19th century.

A strategic viewpoint over the ocean, this former lookout post, which became a semaphore in 1862 and then a lighthouse in 1954, has a modern museographic space where you can learn about its history, the development of maritime communications and the great shipwrecks in the Loire Estuary that have left their mark on people's memories.

Did you know?
Every year, a temporary exhibition is held in one of the wings of the building on the ground floor, which is accessible free of charge.

Opening day(s)

From Tuesday 15 April to Monday 30 June 2025

Every day except Tuesday

10:00 to 13:00

From Tuesday 01 July to Sunday 31 August 2025

Every day

10:00 to 13:00

From Monday 01 to Tuesday 30 September 2025

Every day except Tuesday

10:00 to 13:00

From Wednesday 01 October to Monday 03 November 2025

Every day except Monday, Tuesday

14:30 to 17:30

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

Fares	Category	Min
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
Tarif groupe	Scolaire	3.50€
Tarif groupe	Adulte	4.50€
Plein tarif	Adulte	4.50€
Tarif réduit	Enfant (7 - 18 ans)	3.50€
Forfait famille	2 adultes et au moins 2 enfants	14.00€

MEANS OF PAYMENT :

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Sémaphore de la Pointe-Saint-Gildas

Pointe Saint-Gildas

44770

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GPS coordinates

Latitude : 47.13372

Longitude : -2.24588

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the Sémaphore de la Pointe-Saint-Gildas (Lighthouse)

Pointe Saint-Gildas

44770

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Phone : +33 2 40 21 01 21

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