The lighthouse appearing currently was rebuilt in 1947 then was inaugurated on 7th August 1949, found a little interior on the peninsula to protect the building from erosion, this lighthouse was placed there to monitor and protect the varieties of vessels entering the basin from the strong ocean currents. The first lighthouse of Cap Ferret was commissioned on 1st November by 1840. Medieval Period of Cap Ferret It was equipped with only one fixed white light and then it was made electric in 1928. Built in stone, it stands to a height of 50 meters, with 275 interior steps and a light range of about 50 kilometres. The Bay of Arcachon was largely frequented by sailors who, in the hope of the miraculous catch, regularly risking their lives. It was …show more content…
From July 2000, under the control and permission of tourist office named the Lege-Cap-Ferret, the lighthouse of Cap Ferret is open to the public. Present Appearance of Cap Ferret Lighthouse With those steps to march up, one may be out of breath but will not be disappointed with the view! Visitors will be looking over the oyster beds, Bird Island, the Great Dune of Pyla and the Atlantic Ocean. As per scan combine lots to save on postage. For each additional item, one cannot take responsibility for all those go missing in the post unless sent by registered mail. Registered airmail is 6 worldwide. The views are just as marvellously spectacular. When the tide is low one can enjoy the view of the raised oyster beds and canals for the boats. It's better in sunlight although overcast can be quite dramatic. The whole of the peninsula of Cap Ferret around the Bassin D'Arcachon is a really lovely part of western France. It is not so popular with English tourists but really worth a visit. The lighthouse in Cap Ferret is at one end of the town. It costs 6 Euro to go up for the view. The attraction is the town and the peninsula really, calm waters on one side to the bay and surfing beaches of the Atlantic on the