Our boutique
In 2020, the French government, owner of the Cordouan lighthouse, registered the Phare de Cordouan trademark. Since then, the Joint Syndicate for the Sustainable Development of the Gironde Estuary has been entrusted with the brand’s operation.
Thank you for your visits and purchases, which contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of the lighthouse heritage.
A brand with strong values
The Phare de Cordouan brand embodies the monument’s four core values: authenticity, innovation, universality and respect for the environment, with a focus on sustainable development.
The SMIDDEST works with a group of partners and craftsmen renowned for the quality of their work and their respect for the environment. It also promotes “made in France” products and, wherever possible, products made locally around the Gironde estuary with no use of plastics.
Our souvenirs
TOTE BAG
These handmade tote bags are hand-dyed with indigo, a pigment that is obtained from a natural and non-chemical vat process. The design is screen-printed using a 19th-century method, with ink created from plants harvested in the Médoc forest.
Handmade by Livwoad.com in the Médoc.
Composition: 100% cotton 220g/m² GOTS certified / indigo 100% organic GOTS certified / black ink: vegetable-based. The indigo extract used is biosourced and manufactured under optimal social conditions.
POUCH BAG
These pouch bags are hand-dyed with indigo, a pigment that is obtained from a natural and non-chemical vat process. The design is screen-printed using a 19th-century method, with ink created from plants harvested in the Médoc forest.
Handmade by Livwoad.com in the Médoc.
Composition: 100% cotton 220g/m² GOTS certified / indigo 100% organic GOTS certified / black ink: vegetable-based. The indigo extract used is biosourced and manufactured under optimal social conditions.
CORDOUAN'S MODEL BOOKLET
Without glue or scissors, this model booklet is the perfect way to have fun while discovering the lighthouse. A game page and a presentation text are the perfect tool for children to discover the history of Cordouan and the world of lighthouses.
NOTEBOOK
This 48-page booklet is the work of Ramine, a marine artist, painter and sculptor based in Brest and Camaret. The notebook is illustrated with the artist's works and archive documents of the Cordouan lighouse.
Printed in Gironde.
Le phare SOAP
Le phare is a 100g organic soap enriched with 8% surgras. Scented with essential oil of sea fennel and sprinkled with sea lettuce flakes, this soap is a delightful reminder of the Cordouan foreshore.
Produced in the Médoc by cold saponification by Savonnerie Hourtinaise, a craft soap manufacturer with the "Nouvelle Cosmétique" organic label.
PUZZLE
This 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle is made in France
SEA PLUSH TOYS
Starfish, crabs and seahorses inhabit the Cordouan plateau. These cuddly toys are made from scraps of bamboo terry cloth. As part of an eco-responsible approach, the colours may vary depending on the material available.
Produced in the Médoc by APADEV: an association with Atelier Chantier d'Insertion accreditation offering eligible jobseekers paid employment, social and professional support and opportunities for training, assessment and development.
KEY HOLDER
This poplar wood key ring is handcrafted by C'Talmont in Charente-Maritime.
Size: 6.5 cm high
MONNAIE DE PARIS FRESNEL - 2023
In 2023, the lighthouses of France celebrated the bicentenary of the Fresnel lens. This medal represents the first stepped lens installed at Cordouan by Augustin Fresnel in July 1823.
La Monnaie de Paris has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label and boasts some fifteen exceptional crafts, including engravers, coiners and polishers. It is committed to perpetuating the craftsmanship that has forged its identity.
MONNAIE DE PARIS 2021
In 2021, the Cordouan lighthouse was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This medal symbolises this international recognition and the universal influence of Cordouan.
La Monnaie de Paris has been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label and boasts some fifteen exceptional crafts, including engravers, coiners and polishers. It is committed to perpetuating the craftsmanship that has forged its identity.
REUSABLE CUP
30cl reusable cups with Cordouan lighthouse imprint.
USB KEY
Bamboo USB key with Cordouan Lighthouse's logo engraving
4GB - Key supplied with 10 copyright-free photos of the Cordouan lighthouse.
SMIDDEST editions
La lentille de Fresnel
In 2023, SMIDDEST and Quatrième ligne editions issued the first book by Pierre Cordier, a conference guide and lighthouse keeper at the Cordouan lighthouse. This book celebrates the bicentenary of Augustin Fresnel’s invention.
Cordouan, un monument phare
In 2024, SMIDDEST published Pierre Cordier’s second book as a tribute to the Cordouan lighthouse. The book reviews the history of the Cordouan lighthouse, its current challenges and its preservation.
Points of sale
The lighthouse boutique
In the lighthouse boutique, you’ll find all Phare de Cordouan brand products. Discover a world where tradition meets innovation, where each item captures the true essence of our maritime heritage.
Payment methods: credit card or cash.
Some of our products are also available through our partners.
Our partners
La Boutika - Port Medoc
Musée de Grave
OT Lege Cap Ferret
OT Médoc Atlantique
OT Royan
Parc de l'Estuaire
