A strategic viewpoint over the ocean, this former lookout post became a semaphore in 1862 (military surveillance) then a lighthouse in 1954.
A must-see place to visit during a walk at Pointe Saint-Gildas, the Semaphore contains a high-quality museum that allows you to discover practices of communication and visualization of the lighthouses of yesteryear, the history and multiple destinies of this point Saint - Gildas.
Also recounted in detail the shipwreck that occurred, not far off the coast, of the boat Lancastria and its thousands of victims. A few objects of daily life for passengers on the ship are displayed in display cases.
A magnificent exhibition of old toy boats from French manufacturers, most of which no longer exist today, is presented to the public.

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MARTIN O.-S.

August 18, 2022

Visiting the small lighthouse museum is worthwhile.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Préfailles, Saint-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, France

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