Sleeping in a lighthouse in Finistère
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Rooms with a view between the Iroise Sea and the English Channel
Off the coast of Northern Finistère, a place both enigmatic and romantic is open to the public. On Île Vierge, next to the large lighthouse, the historic small lighthouse of the island has been transformed into an exceptional eco-lodge.
Commissioned in 1845, the small lighthouse (or old lighthouse) was replaced fifty years later by a second lighthouse, the tallest stone lighthouse in the world! 82.5 meters high and with a range of 27 miles (50 km in clear weather), it was necessary to secure this particularly rugged and dangerous coastline. This lighthouse has since become the emblem of the Pays des Abers.
The small lighthouse, which also served as housing for the 75 keepers who succeeded one another until the last shift in 2010, has found a new purpose. Transformed into an eco-responsible lodge, it is powered by rainwater, wind energy, and photovoltaic energy. Over three years, stonemasons, artistic blacksmiths, and carpenters have beautifully enhanced this heritage: stone vault, granite slabs, well, fireplaces, and even, as a nod to the traditional furniture of Northern Finistère, two box beds with doors dating from the 18th and 19th centuries (readapted to current dimensions for more comfort).
The nine guests who have the privilege of sleeping in this lighthouse will also have the unique opportunity to access the top of the tower. From the dome, fully restored and glazed, at 33 meters high, a panorama as wonderful as it is unique will open up to you over the Coast of Legends, the Iroise Sea, the English Channel, and the large lighthouse.
Do you know of another place in the world where two lighthouses classified as Historical Monuments stand side by side?
Off the coast of Northern Finistère, a place both enigmatic and romantic is open to the public. On Île Vierge, next to the large lighthouse, the historic small lighthouse of the island has been transformed into an exceptional eco-lodge.
Commissioned in 1845, the small lighthouse (or old lighthouse) was replaced fifty years later by a second lighthouse, the tallest stone lighthouse in the world! 82.5 meters high and with a range of 27 miles (50 km in clear weather), it was necessary to secure this particularly rugged and dangerous coastline. This lighthouse has since become the emblem of the Pays des Abers.
The small lighthouse, which also served as housing for the 75 keepers who succeeded one another until the last shift in 2010, has found a new purpose. Transformed into an eco-responsible lodge, it is powered by rainwater, wind energy, and photovoltaic energy. Over three years, stonemasons, artistic blacksmiths, and carpenters have beautifully enhanced this heritage: stone vault, granite slabs, well, fireplaces, and even, as a nod to the traditional furniture of Northern Finistère, two box beds with doors dating from the 18th and 19th centuries (readapted to current dimensions for more comfort).
The nine guests who have the privilege of sleeping in this lighthouse will also have the unique opportunity to access the top of the tower. From the dome, fully restored and glazed, at 33 meters high, a panorama as wonderful as it is unique will open up to you over the Coast of Legends, the Iroise Sea, the English Channel, and the large lighthouse.
Do you know of another place in the world where two lighthouses classified as Historical Monuments stand side by side?
Le Petit Phare de l'Ile Vierge
La Maison des gardiens de phare
Ile Vierge
Plouguerneau
Tel : +33 (0)2 98 04 70 93
From 640 EURLa Maison des gardiens de phare
Ile Vierge
Plouguerneau
Tel : +33 (0)2 98 04 70 93
Pricing details
Rates 2024 excluding transport:⊹ between €640 and €740 per night depending on the season
⊹ between €940 and €990 for two nights depending on the season
Link to the schedule on the Abers Tourisme Office website
Rental of the gîte for a maximum capacity of 9 people
⊹ 4 bedrooms, including 2 connecting ones
⊹ bathroom
⊹ kitchen and dining room with books and board games available for guests.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
At 1.5 km off the coast of Plouguerneau, the island can be reached with a pair of boots at low tide, by kayak, or with the shuttle from the Lilia pier.
