Phare du Grand-Jardin

#3940 among destinations in France

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The Grand Jardin lighthouse is an offshore lighthouse in the Saint-Malo pass, in the Rance estuary on the English Channel. It was classified as a historical monument by order of October 3, 2012.

Coordinates: 48°40'12"N, 2°4'58"W

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Phare du Grand-Jardin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Malo Cathedral, Fort National, Great Aquarium Saint-Malo, Tour Solidor.

3 miSE
Cathedral dating from the 12th century
Saint-Malo Cathedral, Saint-Malo
76 min walk • Saint-Malo Cathedral, a beacon of history and architectural prowess, stands proudly in the heart of Saint-Malo, a picturesque city on the coast of Brittany, France. A testament to the city's rich past, this cathedral is a must-see attraction for any visitor interested...
2.9 miE
Historical place, Military base, Forts and castles
Fort National, Saint-Malo
75 min walk • Fort National is a fort on a tidal island a few hundred metres off the walled city of Saint-Malo. The great military architect Vauban had it built in 1689 to protect Saint-Malo's port. The fort was originally called Fort Royal.
5.3 miSE
Aquarium, Zoo, Park
Great Aquarium Saint-Malo, Saint-Malo
137 min walk • The Great Aquarium – Saint-Malo is an aquarium in Saint-Malo, France. It opened in 1996 and now belongs to the group Compagnie des Alpes, which also owns many other parks in France and Europe.
3.6 miSE
Museum
Tour Solidor, Saint-Malo
92 min walk • Solidor Tower is a strengthened keep with three linked towers, located in the estuary of the river Rance in Brittany. It was built between 1369 and 1382 by John V, Duke of Brittany to control access to the Rance at a time when the city of Saint-Malo did not recognize his authority.
2 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort de la Conchée
52 min walk • Fort de la Conchée is a fortification on the rocky island of Quincé, four kilometers north-west of St Malo, France. Constructed by Sebastien Vauban the fort covers almost the entire island. The fortress consists of a service building built on high, thick granite masonry walls two stories high.
3.6 miSE
Museum
Musée international du Long-Cours Cap-Hornier, Saint-Malo
92 min walk • The International Museum of the Long Course Cap-Hornier, created by the curator of the museums of Saint-Malo, Dan Lailler, is located in the district of Saint-Servan in the city of Saint-Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine.
3.1 miSE
48°38'48"N • 2°1'32"W
Le Monde du Coquillage, Saint-Malo
79 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
2.4 miSE
Historical place, Museum
Villa Les Roches Brunes, Dinard
61 min walk • The Villa des Roches Brunes is a villa located allée des Douaniers in the commune of Dinard, in the French department of Ille-et-Vilaine, region of Brittany.
2.4 miSE
Tiny island with a 17th-century fort
Petit Bé, Saint-Malo
61 min walk • Petit Bé is a tidal island near the city of Saint-Malo, France, close to the larger island of Grand Bé. At low tide one can walk to the island from the nearby Bon-Secours beach.
2.6 miSW
Locality
Saint-Lunaire
68 min walk • One of the main attractions of Saint-Lunaire is its pristine sandy beaches. With their golden sands and crystal-clear waters, these beaches provide the perfect setting for relaxation and recreation. Whether you want to soak up the sun, take a refreshing swim, or...
2.6 miSE
Island with a fort and author gravesite
Grand Bé, Saint-Malo
66 min walk • Grand Bé is a tidal island near Saint-Malo, France. It is located at the mouth of the Rance River, a few hundred metres from the walls of Saint-Malo. At low tide the island can be reached on foot from the nearby Bon-Secours beach. On the island are the remains of an ancient fort.