More discreet than its immediate neighbor who dominates it, it is also known as the Whale Tower. Do not hesitate to push your walk to its base, especially for the viewpoint of the Baleineaux lighthouse off the coast.

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September 2, 2024

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In operation from 1682 this orginal lighthouse was illuminated by fire, fuelled by fish oil and then charcoal. Replaced by the Phare des Baleines in 1854. The museum is located in the building at the foot of the old "Whale Tower"

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September 2, 2024

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The lighthouse got it's name due to the many whales that have beached here in the past

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3. Lighthouse of the Whales – St. Stephen's Church — Ars-en-Ré loop from Ars-en-Ré

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Location: Saint-Clément-Des-Baleines, Charente-Maritime, France

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Old Whale Lighthouse (Tour des Baleines)

1. Saint-Clément-des-Baleines to Les Portes-en-Ré Loop

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