Place to visit
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.
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
- 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, 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.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Architecture and History places in France. In Kokai 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.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:11
- DecPossible8:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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 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.
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. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.
In Kokai 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 BoirieBeach in Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, France3.4 km
- Église de Saint-Georges-d'OléronChurch located in Charente-Maritime, in France9.7 km
- Maison FavreWinery11 km
- Vignoble Mage Et FilsWinery12 km
- Château de BonnemieCastle14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the France guide.
More in France: Architecture
- Eiffel Tower: tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- Millau Viaduct: motorway bridge in France
- Pont du Gard: ancient Roman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
- Pont Alexandre III: bridge that spans the Seine in Paris, France
- Pont Neuf: bridge across the Seine in Paris, France
- Pont Saint-Bénézet: bridge in Avignon, France
Every France place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in its country guide.
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, Église de Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, Maison Favre. The rest is in the France guide.
Keep reading
- Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron13 places to see in and around Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France: Fort Boyard, Chassiron lighthouse, Lanterne des morts de Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron. Best time: March to Octobe
- Architecture442 places for architecture in France, from Eiffel Tower to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- FranceBefore travelling to France: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Chassiron lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.