Practical information

How many steps do I have to climb ? What are the opening hours ? How long does a visit to the lighthouse last ? Find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit here !

OPENING PERIODS

The Espiguette lighthouse is open all year round ! This is an opportunity to visit the lighthouse outside of the busy periods. It is so much more pleasant to enjoy a few moments of calm, far from the summer crowds.

November / December / January / February

Wednesday to Sunday

Monday and Tuesday

09.30 - 12.00 & 14.00 - 17.00

Closed

Annual closure on 24 December at 12 noon.
Closed on 25 December, 31 December and 1 January.

Wednesday to Sunday

09.30 - 12.00 & 14.00 - 17.00

Monday and Tuesday

Closed

Annual closure on 24 December at 12 noon.
Closed on 25 December, 31 December and 1 January.

March / April / May / June / September / October

Wednesday to Monday

Tuesday

09.00 - 12.00 & 14.00 - 18.00

Closed

Wednesday to Monday

09.00 - 12.00 & 14.00 - 18.00

Tuesday

Closed

July / August

Everyday

09am - 7.30pm

Everyday

09am - 7.30pm

VISITING SLOTS

To fully experience the breathtaking panorama once you have climbed the 111 steps, tours of the lighthouse are organised in 30 minute slots for groups of 10 people.

VISITING TIME

Visit to the museum

Allow approximately 1 hour

Discover the Lighthouse

30 minutes

Weather

Don't forget to check the weather forecast before going to the site.
If it is raining or windy, you should bring a windproof or waterproof jacket.

In the event of a major storm or thunderstorm, visits may be cancelled or postponed. You will receive an email and an SMS during the day with the procedure to follow.

On hot days, please bring a cap, sun cream, a bottle of water and mosquito repellent.

THE LIGHTHOUSE IN NUMBERS

Project manager

Charles Lenthéric, engineer
Bridges & Roads
Contractor
Charles Dupuy

Light signal

3

white flashes grouped every 15 s

Number of steps

111

Steps

Range

24

Nautical miles

Height

27,40

m

Geographical coordinates

43°29'3''
04°08'5'' E

Latitude - Longitude

THE GUIDE'S TIP

Don't forget your camera !

The Espiguette lighthouse is a real selfie spot ! From the top, the 360° view is exceptional and the change of scenery is total. Who wouldn't want to capture these moments ?
Don't hesitate to tag us on Instagram! #phareespiguette

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