Bunker Du Phare
Lège-Cap-Ferret · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Cap Ferret Lighthouse is a museum dedicated to maritime history and the heritage of the Arcachon Basin, housed within a lighthouse structure 57 meters tall, automated in 1944. The site offers an exhibition in six stages tracing the evolution of cartography, navigation methods, hydrography, and the functioning of the lighthouse itself. Visitors can access the summit after climbing 258 steps to enjoy a panoramic view of the peninsula. An interactive room invites discovery of the Arcachon Basin, while exhibition spaces highlight the architectural and technical history of the lighthouse as well as the stories of the keepers who maintained it. Located in Lège-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde department, this museum combines historical heritage and educational experience around local maritime identity.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
4 Prom. Tour du Phare Cap Ferret
Phone number
+33 5 56 03 94 49Official website
phareducapferret.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Bélisaire (or 5 min by car).
City
85 min by car from La Teste-de-Buch.
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Bélisaire (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
85 min by car from La Teste-de-Buch.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie Saint Martin Le Cap Ferret (940 m), Galerie Saint Martin Le Moulleau (3.8 km), Galerie Lagrange (6.4 km).
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