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.