Phare du Grand Charpentier

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The Grand-Charpentier lighthouse is an offshore lighthouse, 1.3 miles off the tip of Chémoulin and its semaphore.

Located on the rocky plateau of Charpentiers, it marks the Loire estuary and the port of Saint-Nazaire, in Loire-Atlantique.

Coordinates: 47°12'50"N, 2°19'8"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Nazaire submarine base, Escal'Atlantic, Saint-Marc-sur-Mer, La Baule.

6.9 miNE
Museum, Military base, Maritime museum
Saint-Nazaire submarine base, Saint-Nazaire
177 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Saint-Nazaire, France, the Saint-Nazaire submarine base stands as a haunting historical landmark, a stark reminder of the tumultuous times of World War II. Built by the German navy between 1941 and 1942, this massive concrete structure...
7.2 miNE
Museum, Maritime museum, History museum
Escal'Atlantic, Saint-Nazaire
184 min walk • Escal'Atlantic, is a museum that explores the historic ocean liner experience in Saint-Nazaire, France. The museum is found inside the former German World War II submarine pen in the harbour of the city port.
2.6 miNE
Area
Saint-Marc-sur-Mer, Saint-Nazaire
67 min walk • Saint-Marc-sur-Mer is a seaside resort in France, situated in the commune of Saint-Nazaire. It is located 6 kilometres to the west of the center of the town of Saint-Nazaire, of which it is a district.
5.8 miNW
Locality
La Baule
149 min walk • One of the main attractions in La Baule is its expansive beach, which stretches over nine kilometers and is lined with elegant villas and luxurious hotels. The soft golden sand and crystal-clear waters create an idyllic setting for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying...
6.2 miNW
Wayside shrine
Croix de Penchâteau, Le Pouliguen
158 min walk • La Croix de Penchâteau is a path located in Pouliguen, in France.
3.7 miN
Locality
Pornichet
94 min walk • One of the main attractions in Pornichet is its beautiful sandy beaches. Stretching for miles, these pristine shores provide the perfect setting for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports. Whether you prefer to bask in the sun or take a refreshing dip in the azure...
7.7 miNW
Church
St. Clair Church
196 min walk • Saillé is a French village located in the municipality of Guérande, in the Loire-Atlantique department in the Pays de la Loire region.
7 miNE
Historical place, Ruins
Dolmen des Trois Pierres, Saint-Nazaire
178 min walk • The dolmen of Trois Pierres, also called dolmen trilith or dolmen of the Priory or dolmen of Bois-Savary, is a dolmen located in the commune of Saint-Nazaire, in the department of Loire-Atlantique, in France.