The lighthouse museum
Visit the lighthouse museum that tells the story of a young shipwrecked sailor washed up at the Pointe de Chassiron. Follow the animated track and the 6 museum rooms holding historical items, information models, films and stories about the life of sailors and farmers from Oléron.
The modern gardens of the lighthouse
You'll be bathting in the flora and fauna of the sea, where you'll be taken along information points, turning tables, scopes and a relief map. Families will enjoy this pleasant track to discover the history of the Chassiron lighthouse.
The gardens received the golden medal at the victories of landscaping in 2008 as well as the label « remarkable garden ».
Maison de la pointe
Nestled at the edge of the cliffs behind the Chassiron lighthouse, the Maison de la pointe is listed as a historical monument.
To see: a limestone fireplace, crafts exhibitions, conferences, entertainment...
Opening dates and times
- From 1 April to 30 June: from 10 am to 12.15pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm
- From 1 July to 31 August: from 10 am to 8 pm
- From 1 to 30 September: from 10 am to 12.15pm and from 2 pm to 7 pm
- From 1 October to 31 March: from 10 am to 12.15 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm
- Closed on 25 December and 1 January
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