Phare de la Coubre

The Phare de la Coubre is a lighthouse located in La Tremblade, Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is the highest lighthouse on the Charente coast, standing at 64 meters tall, and is a significant aid to navigation for ships entering the Gironde estuary. The lighthouse has a museum that tells the story of the history of the lighthouse and the previous lighthouses that stood on the same site. The lighthouse is also known for its distinctive red and white stripes and is a popular tourist destination, attracting over 65,000 visitors in 2022. The area around the lighthouse is also notable for its natural beauty, with the Côte Sauvage coastline and the Baie de Bonne Anse nearby