# Chassiron lighthouse, France: what it is and when to go

> Chassiron lighthouse is a lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France (Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron). Interests: Architecture and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/phare-de-chassiron/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France · Architecture, History
- **Where:** France · 17650, Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** BOD Bordeaux, 146 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Oct-Mar 10:00-12:30,14:00-17:00; Apr-Jun,Sep 10:00-19:00; Jul-Aug 10:00-20:00; Dec 25,Jan 01 off
- **Website:** [chassiron.jimdo.com](https://chassiron.jimdo.com/)
- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 46.04669, -1.41028

## What it is and where

Chassiron lighthouse is a lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France (Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/saint-pierre-d-oleron/), where this site lists 13 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.04669, -1.41028; the nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 146 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.046688%2C-1.410277)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.046688%2C-1.410277)

- **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible
- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arquitectura/) and [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Chassiron lighthouse is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 50 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 07 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 37 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 45 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 32 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 13 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 39 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 11 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 27 |

In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Architecture | March to October | November to February |
| History | March to October | November to February |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Chassiron lighthouse has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Plage de la Boirie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plage-de-la-boirie/): Beach in Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, France · 3.4 km
- [Église de Saint-Georges-d'Oléron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-saint-georges/): Church located in Charente-Maritime, in France · 9.7 km
- [Maison Favre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-favre/): Winery · 11 km
- [Vignoble Mage Et Fils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vignoble-mage-et-fils/): Winery · 12 km
- [Château de Bonnemie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chateau-de-bonnemie/): Castle · 14 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: Architecture

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- [Millau Viaduct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/viaducto-de-millau/): motorway bridge in France
- [Pont du Gard](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/puente-del-gard/): ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
- [Pont Alexandre III](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/puente-alejandro-iii/): bridge that spans the Seine in Paris, France
- [Pont Neuf](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/puente-nuevo/): bridge across the Seine in Paris, France
- [Pont Saint-Bénézet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/pont-saint-benezet/): bridge in Avignon, France

Every France place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chassiron lighthouse?

It is a lighthouse in Charente-Maritime, France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Chassiron lighthouse?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 27.

### How do you get to Chassiron lighthouse?

The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 146 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.046688%2C-1.410277) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Plage de la Boirie](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/plage-de-la-boirie/), [Église de Saint-Georges-d'Oléron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-saint-georges/), [Maison Favre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/maison-favre/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/77810428), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q954613), CC0. More about Chassiron lighthouse on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phare_de_Chassiron). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).