Historic site and monument

Porquerolles lighthouse

Hyères

Built in 1830, this lighthouse rises 84 meters above sea level. The lighthouse and its enclosure are closed to the public.

One of the most powerful lighthouses in the Mediterranean! Built in 1830, it rises 84 metres above sea level and its white light has a range of 54 km. It was saved from destruction in 1944 thanks to the courage of its keeper at the time, Joseph Pellegrino.

The lighthouse and its enclosure are closed to the public.

Reminder: from June 19 to September 20, access to forest areas at risk of fire is regulated in the Var. For further information,
https://www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/var/

Theme

  • Historic patrimony
  • Art collection
  • Headlight

Spoken languages

  • French

Location

  • Au bord de l'eau
  • In forest
  • Sur une île

Prices

Free access.

Opening

Closed temporarily.
Historic site and monument
Porquerolles lighthouse
route du Phare Porquerolles 83400 Hyères
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