Practical information
How many steps must one climb? What are the opening hours? How long does the visit to the lighthouse take? Find all the practical information you need to prepare for your visit here!
Opening hours
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
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed
Closed annually on 24 December,
25 December, 31 December and 1 January.
Wednesday to Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday
Closed
Closed annually on 24 December,
25 December, 31 December and 1 January.
March / April / May / June / September / October
Wednesday to Monday
Tuesday
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed
Wednesday to Monday
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Closed
July/August
Every day
9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Every day
9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Visiting hours
To fully enjoy the breathtaking view once you have climbed the 111 steps, visits to the lighthouse are organised in 30-minute slots for groups of 18 people.
Duration of visit
Museum tour
Allow approximately 1 hour.
Discover the Lighthouse
30 minutes
Weather
Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before heading to the site.
When rain or wind threatens to spoil the fun, it is necessary to bring a windproof or waterproof coat.
In the event of a major storm or thunderstorm, visits may be cancelled or postponed. You will receive an email and a text message during the day with instructions on what to do.
On hot days, remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, 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 advice
Don’t forget your camera!
The Espiguette lighthouse site 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?
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