Le Phare de l’Espiguette

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Lost among the windswept sands, facing the sea, the Espiguette lighthouse has been watching over, dominating and beaconing the dune and shoreline for 150 years.

Located in the commune of Le Grau du Roi, in the heart of a remarkable, protected area, the Espiguette lighthouse is a symbol of the richness of the exceptional natural heritage of the Pointe de l’Espiguette, and is an integral part of the dune landscape of the Gard coastline, immovably resisting the assaults of wind, water and sand.

Recognizable by its square shape and black color, visible from the sea, the Espiguette lighthouse has been lighting up our coastline and guiding sailors for over 150 years, with its 24-mile (45km) range and its rotating light with 3 white flashes grouped every 15 seconds.

Assigned to the Conservatoire du Littoral, the lighthouse was automated in 1980 thanks to its Fresnel lens, which celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2023, and is no longer manned by its keepers. It has been listed as a historical monument since October 9, 2012.

The Pointe de l’Espiguette, classified as a Natural Site and Grand Site de France, is a remarkable, protected area, to which access is regulated for its preservation. To visit the Espiguette lighthouse, online booking is required.

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