The old tower, just in front of the Baleines lighthouse, was built on the orders of Colbert and was in operation from 1682.
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It was designed to serve as a sea wall (27 metres high) and as a maritime traffic surveillance point. At night, its fire was fuelled by fish oil and then by charcoal.
Replaced by the Phare des Baleines in 1854, it was listed as a historic monument in 1904!
The museum is located in the building at the foot of the old Whale Tower.
Visiting tips, least frequented times (source GooglePopularTime)
The Phare des Baleines is the most visited site on the Ile de Ré. Peak visitor numbers are...
Replaced by the Phare des Baleines in 1854, it was listed as a historic monument in 1904!
The museum is located in the building at the foot of the old Whale Tower.
Visiting tips, least frequented times (source GooglePopularTime)
The Phare des Baleines is the most visited site on the Ile de Ré. Peak visitor numbers are...
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