Visiting the Lighthouse to Cap-Ferret

Are you passing through Cap-Ferret and you still do not know where to start the tourist activities? Let us suggest you the visit of the Lighthouse at Cap-Ferret which will offer you a panoramic view of all the peninsula. It is also a great escape for a return to Earth by giving you the chance to know all the history of the city while breathing a good breath of sea air at the top of the lighthouse!

How to get there ? Although the Cap-Ferret is quite large, the Lighthouse is visible, no matter where you are! The site is enormous with an altitude of 57 km, "our Eiffel Tower" like the inhabitants name it, who are in love and proud of this valuable vestige. The particularity of the place is without doubt the fact that the latter presents a staircase of 258 steps to cross in order to reach the top of the lighthouse ... Some people may think it is not that easy, but once up there, you will not regret it!

A magnificent view of the peninsula, the Bay of Arcachon and the dune of the Pilat is offered to you. It is perfect to get there either early in the morning so as to witness the appearance of the sun or in the early afternoon in order to contemplate the latter during the setting sun. The lighthouse has, among other things, an architecture both modern and classic. Of course, it is very imposing and is strongly slender.

This monument dates back of the 1945s, and it also has a museum that will certainly delight those who are passionate about culture and history. Start your exploration with a visit of this prestigious lighthouse to the attractions in an art deco style. Come and immerse yourself in this innovative style which has retained its period charm but which also exudes modernity. The museum is full of cultural richness including a mosaic map, wind rose on the ground, ironwork and many other interesting exhibition.