Lighthouses in the arrondissement of Les Sables-d'Olonne

Iconic Lighthouses

This collection features the historic maritime beacons of the Vendée coastline and its offshore islands. It includes the mid-20th-century concrete towers of Île d’Yeu, the unique 19th-century metal structure at Fromentine, and the 1851 Tour Joséphine in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. These landmarks range from the 1968 L'Armendèche—the last major lighthouse built in France—to the square tower of Phare des Dames nestled in Noirmoutier's Bois de la Chaise.

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Île d'Yeu Lighthouse

The Île d'Yeu Lighthouse, sometimes called the Grand Phare or La Petite Foule, is a French lighthouse constructed on the Île d'Yeu in 1950.

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Phare des Dames

Located in the Bois de la Chaise on Noirmoutier Island, this square tower is integrated into a lighthouse keeper's house. It marks the entrance to the Moureze channel.

Pointe des Corbeaux Lighthouse

The Pointe des Corbeaux Lighthouse is a French lighthouse, located on the eponymous point on the Île d'Yeu.

L'Armendèche Lighthouse

L'Armendèche Lighthouse is a French lighthouse located along the coast of the Vendée department; it is located in La Chaume, a district of…

Phare métallique de Fromentine

A 19th-century metal lattice tower located in La Barre-de-Monts. It serves as a leading light for navigating the channel between the mainland and Noirmoutier Island.

Phare de la Jetée Saint-Nicolas

A cylindrical stone tower marking the end of the Saint-Nicolas jetty at the entrance to the port of Les Sables-d'Olonne.

Tour Joséphine

Built in 1851 at the port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, this 8-meter tower was the town's first lighthouse. It is named in honor of Empress Joséphine.