La Croix Hosanniere
LA JONCHERE
It dates from the 17th century.
It was listed as a historic monument on 4 March 1994.
It dates from the 17th century.
It was listed as a historic monument on 4 March 1994.
The sandstone roof slab is 5m long and 3m wide. Listed as a Historic Monument in 1929.
The navigator Garcie Ferrande called the tip of this lighthouse "Pointe de Ryé", giving it to navigators as a landmark.
Saint Philibert, a monk in the 7th century, founded several monasteries including that of Noirmoutier where he died on August 20,
Standing 36m tall and 42km wide, the lighthouse was built to replace Arundel lighthouse. Historical Monument since October 2012.