La Lanterne des Morts, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

Name: La Lanterne des Morts
Address: Place Camille Memain, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, 17310, France
Telephone: +33 5 46 47 11 39

#2 among attractions in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

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The Lantern of the Dead of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron is a funerary monument built in the 12th century, in the center of what was then the parish cemetery. This imposing octagonal tower rises to 23.40 meters.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°56'45"N, 1°18'18"W

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Place Camille MemainSaint-Pierre-d'Oléron 17310 France

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+33 5 46 47 11 39

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La Lanterne des Morts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Boyard, St. Peter's Church, Le Château-d'Oléron, Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de La Cotinière.

5.7 miNE
19th-century Napoleonic sea fort
Fort Boyard
147 min walk • Fort Boyard is a fort located between the Île-d'Aix and the Île d'Oléron in the Pertuis d'Antioche straits, on the west coast of France and is the filming location for the eponymous TV game show.
~810 ftS
Church
St. Peter's Church, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
4 min walk • Saint-Pierre Church is a parish church located in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, in the Charente-Maritime department and the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes. This imposing building, which includes elements of different periods, incorporates an octagonal...
6.7 miSE
Locality
Le Château-d'Oléron
171 min walk • One of the main attractions in Le Château-d'Oléron is its impressive citadel, a 17th-century fortress that once played a crucial role in defending the island. Visitors can explore the ramparts and take in panoramic views of the surrounding area, providing a unique...
2.5 miSW
Church
Église Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas de La Cotinière, Oléron
63 min walk • The church of Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas is a parish church of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, in the diocese of La Rochelle and Saintes and the department of Charente-Maritime. With a resolutely modernist style, it watches over the port of La Cotinière...
2.3 miNW
Locality
Saint-Georges-d'Oléron
60 min walk • One of the main attractions in Saint-Georges-d'Oléron is its stunning beaches. Visitors can spend their days soaking up the sun on the golden sands, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, or trying their hand at exciting water sports.
3.2 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Dolus-d'Oléron
83 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
3.4 miNE
Locality
Boyardville
86 min walk • Boyardville is a district in the city of Saint-Georges-d'Oléron on the eastern part of Oléron Island in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
~810 ftW
45°56'43"N • 1°18'29"W
Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron
4 min walk • Library
5.3 miNW
Locality
La Brée-les-Bains
134 min walk • One of the main attractions of La Brée-les-Bains is its beautiful coastline, which stretches for miles along the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can spend their days relaxing on the soft sandy beaches, swimming in the crystal-clear waters, or enjoying a variety of water...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Lanterne des Morts?

Nearby attractions include St. Peter's Church, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron (4 min walk), Médiathèque de Saint-Pierre d'Oléron, Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron (4 min walk).