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The original lighthouse was built in 1775 to protect the dangerous waters around Pointe de Barfleur, which were known for numerous shipping disasters, including the sinking of the "White Ship" in 1120. Since the first tower did not meet the requirements of the 1825 national coastal lighting program, construction began on a new, larger tower in 1829. Completed in 1835 under the direction of architect Charles-Félix Morice de la Rue, it replaced the old tower, which was then used as an optical telegraph. The new tower is made of approximately 11,000 granite blocks and has 365 steps—symbolizing the days of a year. It also has 52 windows (representing the weeks) and 12 floors (representing the months).

Impressive lighthouse, possibility to climb and have a spectacular view

The view from Cracko Lighthouse is simply breathtaking and well worth the effort. When you reach the lighthouse, you will be rewarded with sweeping vistas of the coastline, where the vast expanse of ocean meets the sky.

Impressive building

"Saint-MARTIN", to whom the church of Reville is dedicated, is probably one of the most popular saints of all - next to Saint Nicholas. The memorial day of the former officer in the Roman army is November 11th. On the night after the famous "cloak sharing", when he gave half of his army cloak to a freezing beggar, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a dream. He then converted to Christianity and was later elected - initially against his will - Bishop of Tours (France).

On the tip of Barfleur, we discover this immense lighthouse as well as a semaphore, located a little further away. The two structures do not have the same functions, but are complementary. While one reports, the other informs. The lighthouse has a powerful light at its top which is used to guide ships at night. The semaphore is a kind of optical telegraph which is used to communicate the positions of the different boats coming from the open sea. It provides them with various indications which prove extremely useful to sailors.

“Landamerki” in Scandinavian means “landmark”. He gave the English word “landmark”. The Norman origin of this beautiful bay and its cape is therefore beyond doubt.

Magnificent places at the mouth of the Saire, one of the many very photogenic corners of this coast!