Have an aperitif while admiring a 360° landscape and fall asleep with the soft surf: this is what some lighthouses offer today, transformed into a guest room, hotel or lodge. A unique experience that turns you into a lighthouse keeper for a night or a few days.
A little navy sweater and a red cap: this is the recommended dress code for people looking for this atypical experience offering, at the same time, a great breath of iodized air. Mainly located in the north of Europe, several of these sentinels that have seen many ships pass by are, in France, accessible along the Atlantic coast.
To replace the urban cacophony by the cry of the seagulls, you can for example stay in the lighthouse of the Virgin Island in Finistère (Brittany). Transformed into a gite for 9 people, this maritime construction dating from 1902 offers an exceptional panorama on the Abers and the coast of the shipwreckers, from the island of Batz to the island of Ouessant.
To take advantage of it, you will have to earn it by climbing... 365 steps! The lighthouse of the Virgin Island is indeed the highest in Europe. Ready to take up the challenge?
You can also try this beautiful experience on the island of Louët (still in Brittany). Isolated on this rocky outcrop, the beautiful square white tower leaning against the gable of a house is located at the entrance of the bay of Morlaix. Built in 1860, the lighthouse has not been guarded since 1962 and is a delight for lovers of the waves and the sea air who, for about 350€ a night, can take themselves for Robinson Crusoe.
Waking up in the middle of nowhere and communing with nature while observing the waves, the sky and the gulls: sleeping in a lighthouse it's unforgettable memories guaranteed! To discover other lighthouses open for rent (in France but also in Europe) go to this site.
And if this article has made you want to discover other inspiring French destinations, the locamoi.fr portal and its thousands of accommodations that can be booked in just a few clicks is also at the service of your future getaways.
Valérie from Comme des Français
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