Phare de Chassiron

Lighthouse Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What to expect

The Phare de Chassiron is a lighthouse located on the island of Oléron, near the town of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron. It offers a unique panorama and has a museum that showcases the life of the islanders between land and sea. The lighthouse has a height of 43 meters and is equipped with a lantern that is visible up to 52 kilometers away. It is a historic monument and has been automated since 1998

Plan your family visit to the Phare de Chassiron with these blog insights 👇

Oléron Island in 3 days, what to do?

This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed the 224 steps and admired the view, then visited the garden

Highlights: We enjoyed the view and the garden with its roses and vineyards ✨

THE CHASSIRON LIGHTHOUSE

This family's experience:

Activities: We wanted to show our children this very beautiful black and white lighthouse. We preferred to visit the gardens around the lighthouse. There are puzzles to solve, interactive terminals in several languages and in Braille, and binoculars

Highlights: We enjoyed the gardens, with puzzles and interactive terminals. The children could see the lighthouse, which is 46 meters high. We strolled through the gardens, learning anecdotes and sayings from the rose of the sands and the history of the lighthouse ✨