The lighthouse of Chassiron,
tourist site of choice

You have planned a very extensive programme for your holiday : relaxation, leisures, but above all tourism. Our campsite has a very attractive geographical location that will meet your expectations, especially in terms of tourism. Indeed, it is located near the Chassiron lighthouse, the second most visited lighthouse in France ; a real tourist attraction because of its history and the charm it offers to our island. Let’s discover this tourist wonder.

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History of the Chassiron Lighthouse

Originally, in 1685, a 33-metre tower was built to serve as a landmark for the maritime military missions responsible for protecting Rochefort. These missions were carried out through channels which had to be illuminated. In addition to this, there were shipwrecks on the northernmost coast of the island. A lighthouse was therefore needed to provide light for the sailors. This 33-metre tower, called the Colbert Tower after the man who ordered its creation, was lit by two wooden fires. This type of lighting was deliberately chosen to distinguish the tower from other lighthouses in the vicinity.

In 1834, due to the now obvious inefficiency of the Colbert Tower, the Chassiron Lighthouse was built and commissioned in 1836. From the latter date onwards, the lighthouse was equipped with all the lighting technologies of its time. Until 1905, the lighting lamps continued to evolve, until today they have a 250W lamp with metal halides. In 1926, the lighthouse was still all white. In 1926, the lighthouse was still all white. But from that year onwards, another difference was made, with a painting of three black stripes.

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In 2007, the lighthouse underwent a major tourist revolution. The surrounding gardens were redeveloped and a museum was built on the first floor of the lighthouse..

So have fun visiting the lighthouse.

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All our accommodations are also equipped with a refrigerator, a table and chairs, crockery, kitchen utensils, an electric coffee maker, a microwave, mattress pads, pillows (60 *60) and blankets.

*the kitchen kit includes : a sponge, a multi-use cleaning pod, a dishwashing liquid pod and two bags of ice cubes

** kitchen kit + includes : a sponge, a multi-use cleaning pod, a dishwashing liquid pod, two bags of ice cubes and a dishwasher tablet

*** the bath kit includes : a tube of shampoo, a tube of shower gel and a bar of soap