The Mermaid Cruises Unusual Visits in Royan

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  • Monday 10:00 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 12:00 am 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:00 am - 06:00 pm

Opens at 09:00 am

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Location : Sea side

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

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  • English spoken
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  • open 7/7
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    • Discover the Cordouan Lighthouse, boarding the Jules Verne III or Cap Cordouan in Royan, and visit this exceptional monument for its architectural quality. Built in the 16th century on a rocky islet, the Lighthouse of Cordouan nicknamed "Versailles of the Seas", 68 meters high with its 301 steps, stands majestically between Estuary and Ocean. For more than 400 years, it has guided sailors through the passes at the mouth of the Gironde Estuary, the largest estuary in Europe.

       First lighthouse classified as a Historic Monument in 1862, it is the only lighthouse at sea in the world still inhabited by keepers and open to visitors. The Cordouan lighthouse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.


      We have been transporting visitors to Cordouan since 1992. The visits are organized in partnership with the SMIDDEST manager of the lighthouse. The islet of Cordouan is accessible only a few hours a day, at low tide; the number of visitors is limited.

      Find it on the Guide Charente Maritime's Blog...

      La Sirène cruises: Boat trips to the Cordouan lighthouse and the Gironde estuary
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Traveller Reviews The Mermaid Cruises

4.3 sur 5 398 reviews

  • Bruno Lefort

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Bruno Lefort on 27/04/2023

    Pro

  • Jimmy BOULAY

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jimmy BOULAY on 10/07/2024

    Very good experience today visiting the Cordouan lighthouse with the Mermaid cruise company. Very pleasant on-board staff and pleasant crossing. The visit to the lighthouse is a treat, the building is magnificent and well maintained and what a chance to take the guided tour with a lighthouse keeper, a historian to boot. THANKS

  • Vir Assié

    3 sur 5 Reviews posted by Vir Assié on 14/07/2024

    Okay, two hour cruise. Attentive staff. Too bad for the very little audible sound at the rear, engine noise. We couldn't hear the news very well. 27th. A bit expensive though. The top seats are taken by storm, in the back the same... otherwise interior with noise and dirty windows. Tourist trap print.

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Traveller Reviews The Mermaid Cruises

4.0 sur 5 271 reviews

  • "Smooth trip to Cordouan with a friendly staff"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by R0M41N_L (Jerusalem, Israel) on 01/08/2021

    Great experience to go to the lighthouse of Cordouan by boat. Friendly staff, clear instructions and cleaned environment. Definitely recommended

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  • "Wonderful trip to Cordouan"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by OliviaJJL (Bordeaux, France) on 15/07/2020

    Nice boat ride out to the lighthouse. It's worth being early to be on top of the boat though, especially if you tend to get sea sick. The staff was friendly and informative. The last stretch from...

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  • "4h tour 🚤"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Delfan-86 (Switzerland) on 01/09/2018

    The ticket was a little expensive, 48€ for an adult, but include the ticket to visit the lighthouse. The all tour take 4 hours. Get attention, the time of the visit change every day! Attention...

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The Mermaid Cruises

Address

Quai de Monastir
Port de Royan
17200 Royan

Contacts

Phone : 05 46 05 30 93

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GPS coordinates

45° 37'14.03"N, 1° 1'44.86"W

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