Le Grand Phare

Following the numerous shipwrecks on the North coast, the authorities built the 1st lighthouse on the Ile d'Yeu on the Petite Foule hill in 1830.
Destroyed in August 1944 by German occupying troops, the Grand Phare was replaced in 1951 by a new building, with modern lines, to make navigation safer south of the Loire.
Standing 41 metres high, this 1st category lighthouse towers 56 metres above the high seas, casting its white glow almost 30 miles out to sea.

From the top of the lighthouse, you can enjoy a panoramic view and learn about the maritime signalling systems on the Ile d'Yeu.

OUTINGS FOR GROUPS AND SCHOOLS:
Information by email on visites@ile-yeu.fr.

OUTINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS :
Reopening on Friday 3 April 2026

APRIL, MAY, JUNE and SEPTEMBER
Monday and Friday, 10.30am to 1pm
Wednesday, 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5pm
Sunday from 10.30am to 12.30pm

EXTENDED OPENING HOURS
during the spring holidays and May bank holidays

Fridays 10, 17 and 24 April and Fridays 1, 8 and 15 May
Open from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5pm

july and august
Open daily from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm

Admission
Adults* €4
Reduced (7 to 18 year-olds, jobseekers and students and with a full-price adult ticket for the Vieux Château*): €2
Under 7s: free

Ticket office on site. Payment by cash, cheque or credit card.

Practical information
Unaccompanied minors are not admitted to the sites.
Maximum of 15 people per visit.

Tom David-Kemp - OT île d'Yeu all rights reserved www.ile-yeu.fr

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