Step back in time in the Vauban tower, 2nd oldest lighthouse in France

  • History
  • Heritage
Site du phare des Baleine, 17590 Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
The old tower, just in front of the Baleines lighthouse, was built under Colbert's supervision and was in operation from 1682.
It was designed to serve as a sea wall (27 metres) and as a surveillance point for maritime traffic. At night, its light was fuelled by fish oil and then charcoal.
Replaced by the Baleines lighthouse in 1854, it was listed as a Historic Monument in 1904!

Visiting tips, least busy times (source GooglePopularTime)
The Baleines lighthouse is the most visited site on the Ile de Ré. Peak visitor numbers are generally recorded between 2pm and 4pm.
For greater peace and quiet and less waiting...

Openings

Openings

Monday
10:30 - 17:30

Tuesday
10:30 - 17:30

Wednesday
10:30 - 17:30

Thursday
10:30 - 17:30

Friday
10:30 - 17:30

Saturday
10:30 - 17:30

Sunday
10:30 - 17:30

Monday
10:00 - 19:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 19:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00

Thursday
10:00 - 19:00

Friday
10:00 - 19:00

Saturday
10:00 - 19:00

Sunday
10:00 - 19:00

Monday
09:30 - 20:00

Tuesday
09:30 - 20:00

Wednesday
09:30 - 20:00

Thursday
09:30 - 20:00

Friday
09:30 - 20:00

Saturday
09:30 - 20:00

Sunday
09:30 - 20:00

Monday
10:00 - 19:00

Tuesday
10:00 - 19:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 19:00

Thursday
10:00 - 19:00

Friday
10:00 - 19:00

Saturday
10:00 - 19:00

Sunday
10:00 - 19:00

Monday
10:30 - 17:30

Tuesday
10:30 - 17:30

Wednesday
10:30 - 17:30

Thursday
10:30 - 17:30

Friday
10:30 - 17:30

Saturday
10:30 - 17:30

Sunday
10:30 - 17:30

Location

Location

Step back in time in the Vauban tower, 2nd oldest lighthouse in France
Site du phare des Baleine, 17590 Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Sea view
  • Beach within 300 m
Updated on 02 April 2025 at 12:47
by Destination Ile de Ré
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