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Pussy et Gégé
April 6, 2026
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🏰 Historic
The Cordouan lighthouse, located at the entrance to the Gironde estuary, is one of France's most remarkable maritime monuments. Nicknamed "the king of lighthouses" or "the Versailles of the sea," it has a unique history of over 400 years.
⚓ Origins (14th – 16th century)
As early as the 14th century, a first rudimentary fire tower existed on the Cordouan plateau to signal dangers to sailors.
The estuary was then very dangerous, with numerous shipwrecks, which threatened trade towards Bordeaux.
👑 Construction of the royal lighthouse (1584 – 1611)
The Cordouan lighthouse, located at the entrance to the Gironde estuary, is one of France's most remarkable maritime monuments. Nicknamed "the king of lighthouses" or "the Versailles of the sea," it has a unique history of over 400 years.
⚓ Origins (14th – 16th century)
As early as the 14th century, a first rudimentary fire tower existed on the Cordouan plateau to signal dangers to sailors.
The estuary was then very dangerous, with numerous shipwrecks, which threatened trade towards Bordeaux.
👑 Construction of the royal lighthouse (1584 – 1611)
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Pussy et Gégé
April 6, 2026
Hiking
🏰 Interior visit
Entering Cordouan means discovering a unique place, halfway between a royal monument and a maritime structure. Here are the main stages of the visit 👇
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Entering Cordouan means discovering a unique place, halfway between a royal monument and a maritime structure. Here are the main stages of the visit 👇
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