Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Saint-Georges-de-Didonne Lighthouse
Also known as: Saint-Georges-de-Didonne (feu postérieur) (Pointe de Vallières)
Built in 1901, the Saint-Georges-de-Didonne lighthouse is a square masonry tower standing 29 meters tall. It features a lantern and gallery and is located near the town of Saint-Georges-de-Didonne on the Atlantic coast. The lighthouse, situated 1.3 kilometers from the port of Royan, was operational and served as a navigational aid. The structure is now open to the public. Its construction marks a specific period in lighthouse engineering.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was important for guiding ships navigating the approaches to the Gironde estuary, a key maritime route in southwestern France. Its accessibility today makes it a significant cultural and tourist attraction.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 29m
- Tower Shape
- square
Structure: square masonry tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Sea Region
- Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, France
- Latitude
- 45.5985°
- Longitude
- -1.0091°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Royan(1.3 km)
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-476
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1901
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Saint-Georges-de-Didonne على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب France، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.