Le Verdon-sur-Mer · France
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2021Cordouan Lighthouse tickets: €59
Main adult ticket: Boat from Le Verdon-sur-Mer (Vedettes La Bohême) + lighthouse entry, high season (1 July to 15 September). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Cordouan Lighthouse.
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- Boat from Le Verdon-sur-Mer (Vedettes La Bohême) + lighthouse entry, high season (1 July to 15 September)EUR 15 entry and EUR 44 boat. Child price for ages 3 to 15 (also job seekers)Child €52€59
- Boat from Le Verdon-sur-Mer + lighthouse entry, low seasonEUR 7 entry and EUR 40 boatChild €45€47
- Boat from Royan (Croisières La Sirène) + lighthouse entry, high seasonEUR 15 entry and EUR 48 boatChild €58€63
- Boat from Royan + lighthouse entry, low seasonEUR 7 entry and EUR 44 boatChild €48€51
- Lighthouse entry only, arriving on your own boat, high seasonLow season EUR 7 (children EUR 6). Paid to the lighthouse keeper on arrival, in cash or by cheque. The official page lists these as the fees until 2025Child €11€15
Main ticket €59 (about US$66 · £49, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Opening hours
April to October. The lighthouse stands at sea, and visiting times change every day with the tides.
Booking
Book the boat as early as you can, especially in summer, online or by phone with the boat company (Croisières La Sirène from Royan, Vedettes La Bohême from Le Verdon-sur-Mer); the price includes the lighthouse entry. Arrive at the boat company's desk 30 minutes before departure.
World Heritage site
Part of Cordouan Lighthouse, on UNESCO's list since 2021. Listed as a creative masterpiece and a landmark of its kind.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
- Bordeaux, Port of the MoonFrance · listed 200796 km (59 miles)
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Cordouan Lighthouse?
The main adult ticket (Boat from Le Verdon-sur-Mer (Vedettes La Bohême) + lighthouse entry, high season (1 July to 15 September)) costs €59, about US$66 · £49. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
When is the Cordouan Lighthouse open?
April to October. The lighthouse stands at sea, and visiting times change every day with the tides.
Do you need to book Cordouan Lighthouse tickets in advance?
Book the boat as early as you can, especially in summer, online or by phone with the boat company (Croisières La Sirène from Royan, Vedettes La Bohême from Le Verdon-sur-Mer); the price includes the lighthouse entry. Arrive at the boat company's desk 30 minutes before departure.
Is the Cordouan Lighthouse a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Cordouan Lighthouse, on UNESCO's list since 2021, listed as a creative masterpiece and a landmark of its kind.