Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse

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The Pointe du Grouin du Cou Lighthouse is a French lighthouse, located on the eponymous point in the southern part of the Vendée department; it guards the entrance to the Pertuis Breton on the Île de Ré, on the west side of La Tranche-sur-Mer. The lighthouse, constructed in 1953 to a design by Maurice Durand, replaces an earlier tower that was destroyed by retreating German troops during World War II. ()

Local name: Phare du Grouin du Cou Coordinates: 46°20'40"N, 1°27'49"W

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Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maison de Clemenceau, War Memorial, Longeville-sur-Mer, War Memorial.

5.8 miNW
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Memorial
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Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse

Facts and practical information

Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Maison de Clemenceau, Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard

War Memorial, La Tranche-sur-Mer

Longeville-sur-Mer

War Memorial, Jard-sur-Mer

Angles