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.

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.

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.

Phare de La Meule

A small white lighthouse located on the rocky cliffs of Île d'Yeu. It marks the entrance to the natural port of La Meule and dates back to 1892.