Chassiron: the cliff and fish locks

The cliff

The walk along the cliff allows to appre­ciate the site of Chassiron lighthouse, which is classified for its fauna and flora.

As landslides are frequent, one must be very vigilant. It is recommended not to stand too close to the edge of the cliff.

The semaphore belongs to the French Navy. Access is obviously closed to the public.

Fish locks

The seventeen locks still in exploitation are the heritage of a traditional fishing. The majority are located on Chassiron's headland. They were more than two hundreds a century ago.

Presented in the form of a semicircular low wall made of not cemented stones and advanced in the ocean, the locks are entirely covered with water at high tide, making it possible for fish to enter there.

When the sea goes down, water runs out through grids, retaining fish captive.

The locks are fragile. It is absolutely prohibited to move the stones of the low walls and to fish at less than fifty meters.

Guided tours to discover the foreshore and the fish locks are held from Chassiron lighthouse.