Chassiron lighthouse - Oléron island - France by Kordouane

Photography • Historical • posted on Feb 10, 2018

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The lighthouse of Chassiron, perched on a rocky cliff, is situated in the north extremity of the Ile d'Oléron, near the city of Saint-Denis-d'Oléron. The lighthouse allows the sailors to go into waters of the pertuis of Antioch, place sowed with reefs and renowned for its numerous wrecks. It is the oldest lighthouse of France still in service after that of Cordouan. The lighthouse of Chassiron as well as its dependences were classified in conformance with historic monuments by order of October 23rd, 2012 1st constructed tower there: 1685 The second construction: in 1834 Starting date: in December 1st, 1836 Height: 46 meters Cut foundations: 18 meters diameter and 3 meters deep Fire: 8 beams of light, white flashing light 10 Carried: approximately 52 km (28 nautical miles) Steps : 224