Phare des Baleines

Fantastic Lighthouse This is a beautiful 'Phare' at the end of the island. It is very historical and was grandly needed to show the sailors how close they were getting to this island. The building is beautiful for a phare and is one of the most impressive on the Ile de Ré. Really worth your time! The sights are also incredible.

Amazing views and the whole area is lovely with all it's restaurants. A bit breezy and very windy at the top of the lighthouse. Great views. Hold on to your caps and phones up there!!

Nice place to visit to get a great view from the top of the lighthouse

Very cool place to go to learn about the local history of the island and the lighthouse and as well the other lighthouses that dot French coastline. Worth the drive to the tip of Île de Ré.

Google directions to parking is a bit misleading but easy to figure out. Parking can be an issue in holiday times. There is a market with clothing shops and restaurants as well as the light tower, the old tower is just behind it.

Il de Re is always such a pleasure to visit. The island is great for walking cycling and passing the time of day doing nothing. The walk to the lighthouse from the seafront is a real joy flat so no hills to climb, on arrival there are plenty of restaurants and bars to have a cool drink and lovely food. Visit you will not be disappointed.

Cool little destination when bike riding the Ile de Re. Plenty of ice cream spots also.

I always like a good lighthouse, especially if you can climb it. Entrance is round the back (seaward side) and provides excellent 360 degree views. There is a small museum nearby.