Cordouan Lighthouse, France
Marie Levillain
Marie Levillain www.roamwithmarie.com
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Cordouan Lighthouse, France
Marie Levillain
Marie Levillain www.roamwithmarie.com
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Cordouan Lighthouse, France
Marie Levillain
Marie Levillain www.roamwithmarie.com
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France Cordouan Lighthouse

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The Phare de Cordouan is a famous lighthouse in the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of France. It is one of the oldest lighthouses in France and is known for its beautiful stone design. You can climb the stairs to the top and enjoy very nice views of the sea. The lighthouse is part of UNESCO heritage.

Photography Tips

During low tide you can get nice patterns around the lighthouse. Walk around with different focal lenses to get different shots !

Travel Information

To get there, you need to take a boat from Le Verdon-sur-Mer or Royan. The journey takes around 30 to 45 minutes. Visits are only possible when the weather and sea conditions are good, so it is best to check the boat times before going. At low tide, you can walk around the lighthouse.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset 07:15 - 20:59 | current local time: 23:13
Photo Themes Island Lighthouse low tide Ocean Small island
Locations Le Verdon-sur-Mer

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