Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint Gildas
Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint Gildas
Sémaphore de la Pointe Saint Gildas
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Alexia
Solesmes, France86 contributions
Sep 2024 • Solo
Nice visit to the semaphore of Pointe Saint-Gildas, located in Préfailles. Possibility to visit a free temporary exhibition and another paid permanent exhibition. The permanent exhibition traces the history of the semaphore, explains the status of the lighthouse keeper and lists the various shipwrecks off Pointe Saint-Gildas. Very interesting visit.
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Written September 11, 2024
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YRP49
Paris, France65 contributions
Jun 2020
Well worth the effort, wonderful views good walking paths and a little museum with the history of the semaphore usage in France and light houses.
Written June 19, 2020
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W W
Greater Manchester, UK397 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Visited to try and continue researching the sinking of Lancastria. My father was on board when whe was sunk, a month before my birth, yet I knew nothing of him or how died until about one year ago.
Stephan was very helpful but the weather was so bad that it was impossible to see off shore towards the wreck. - we will be in the area for a few more days and hope to return.
The rest of the museum will be of interest to anyone who has done any sailing, as we have.
Very good value.
Stephan was very helpful but the weather was so bad that it was impossible to see off shore towards the wreck. - we will be in the area for a few more days and hope to return.
The rest of the museum will be of interest to anyone who has done any sailing, as we have.
Very good value.
Written October 2, 2017
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auntieshaz21
Lanton, France663 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
The Semaphore wouldn't be my first choice as an attraction but it was interesting. You are greeted with a smile and plenty of info from Elizabeth on the welcome desk. It costs 4 euros and 3 for the children. Opening times 10-1pm and 2.30-6pm. Everything is in French but you are given an English guide - if needed. The views from the top are impressive and maybe you could be luck like us - we spotted a Hoopoe, male Pied Flycatcher, Linnets, Stonechats and more while there.
Written June 20, 2015
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Pierre D
Saint-Nazaire, France3,617 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Free temporary exhibition (permanent for a fee) on pop pop boats (200 scale models exhibited, of French, American, German and Japanese origin in particular), invented by the French Thomas PIOT in 1891 (patent on a steam boiler) and completed by a patent concerning the addition of a flexible membrane on the body of the boiler that generates the characteristic pop pop noise.
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Written August 5, 2024
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Céline 44
Nantes, France546 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
Once a place of battle and barbaric incursions, it is now a highly touristic place with nearly half a million visitors a year!
Pointe Saint-Gildas is one of the most visited outdoor sites in the department and its use continues to grow.
Pointe Saint-Gildas is one of the most visited outdoor sites in the department and its use continues to grow.
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Written August 4, 2024
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Marie-Anne B
8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The restaurant is located facing the sea, which is a very nice plus, the service was very good and the meal was good, I recommend this restaurant
Written February 17, 2024
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dodoblue85
la roche sur yon41 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Visit made with a 10 year old child.
Very interesting.
A game is to be played while visiting. We learn in a fun way.
Duration: less than an hour.
Very interesting.
A game is to be played while visiting. We learn in a fun way.
Duration: less than an hour.
Written August 12, 2023
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Yannick B
Sundhoffen, France186 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Place to visit if you are staying in Préfailles or nearby.
This place allows you to learn more about semaphores and lighthouses and how the keepers lived and maintained these places at the time.
Beautiful views are available to you on the 2nd floor
This place allows you to learn more about semaphores and lighthouses and how the keepers lived and maintained these places at the time.
Beautiful views are available to you on the 2nd floor
Written August 3, 2023
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