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Corne de Brume
Historic site and monument
in L' Île-d'Yeu
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La Pointe du But was the scene of numerous shipwrecks. In the 19th century, despite technical advances and improvements in maritime safety, ships remained largely at the mercy of the weather. Most of the accidents were, in fact, caused by storms or poor visibility due to fog. The mist rendered ships blind, but not completely deaf.
Consequently, the need to warn of the Chiens Perrins reef by means of an audible signal became essential. The Department of Public Works therefore decided to...La Pointe du But was the scene of numerous shipwrecks. In the 19th century, despite technical advances and improvements in maritime safety, ships remained largely at the mercy of the weather. Most of the accidents were, in fact, caused by storms or poor visibility due to fog. The mist rendered ships blind, but not completely deaf.
Consequently, the need to warn of the Chiens Perrins reef by means of an audible signal became essential. The Department of Public Works therefore decided to build this horn at Pointe du But in 1895. Decommissioned in the year 2000, it formed part of a complex system of navigational aids. Restored by the Department during the winter of 2023–2024, it now houses an exhibition on the history of maritime signalling on the Île d’Yeu.
Opening hours
Every day until the end of September from 8.30 am to 6 pm.
New opening hours from October.
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Openings
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Openings
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- All year 2026
