{"id":5347,"date":"2024-03-21T12:34:26","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T11:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-cote-dargent.com\/alentours\/cordouan-lighthouse\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T15:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:53:05","slug":"cordouan-lighthouse","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-cote-dargent.com\/en\/alentours\/cordouan-lighthouse\/","title":{"rendered":"Cordouan lighthouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Cordouan lighthouse<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cordouan lighthouse<\/strong> is a unique site steeped in history. Built at sea, the Versailles of the Seas<\/strong> is an architectural masterpiece in the heart of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. For over 400 years, it has been guiding boats through theGironde estuary<\/strong> with pride and elegance. A camping<\/strong> holiday in Gironde<\/strong> is the perfect opportunity to discover it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the Cordouan lighthouse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To discover the Cordouan lighthouse is to immerse yourself in its history and exceptional architecture. Built of white Saintonge stone in the late 16th century, this 37-metre-high (68-metre-high since it was raised in 1790) landmark guides boats. Nicknamed the “Royal Lighthouse” or the “Versailles of the Seas”, the Cordouan lighthouse was built by Henry III in response to the numerous shipwrecks in the Gironde estuary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How do I get to Cordouan lighthouse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways to get to the Cordouan lighthouse on a camping holiday in Gironde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vedette La Boh\u00eame<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “La Boh\u00eame” launches, departing from Le Verdon sur Mer<\/a>, offer memorable sea tours of the local flora and fauna, as well as its architectural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cruises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From Royan, cruises welcome visitors aboard the boat “Le Jules Verne”. For 4 hours, passengers can discover the site and learn about its history on a guided tour, including a stopover. A welcome from the Cordouan lighthouse keepers promises total immersion in the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit with your own boat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can visit the Cordouan lighthouse with your own boat. However, you’ll need to find out beforehand about opening times and tides, as well as the various precautions to take before arriving at the lighthouse. It is also compulsory, on arrival, to report to the janitors and pay the entrance fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to sleep camping in Gironde, near the Cordouan lighthouse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

La c\u00f4te d’argent” 5-star campsite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nestled in the heart of the Gironde, at Hourtin plage<\/a>, the 5-star “La c\u00f4te d’argent” campsite<\/strong> welcomes families and friends to a verdant setting. Whether you’re staying in a tent, camper van, caravan, mobile home or cottage, you’ll enjoy a peaceful, relaxing setting in a pine forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantages of the 5-star “La c\u00f4te d’argent” campsite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just 300 meters from the beaches of the Atlantic<\/strong> Ocean and less than an hour from the Cordouan lighthouse<\/strong>, the “La c\u00f4te d’argent” campsite puts all its assets at the service of holidaymakers. You’ll be able to enjoy a 5,000 m\u00b2 top-of-the-range aquatic area<\/strong>, suitable for all ages. For even more fun, a fitness room, ping-pong tables, games room, bar, restaurant, grocery store, wine cellar and games for children and teenagers are available to make the most of your vacation, in magnificent surroundings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-cote-dargent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours\/5347"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-cote-dargent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/alentours"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-cote-dargent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/alentours"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.camping-cote-dargent.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}