Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez - Baie de Sion
Pays de la Loire, France — 2.7 km
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie — Grosse Terre lighthouse
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie - Feu de Grosse Terre
🇫🇷 Pays de la Loire · France — Altitude 8 m
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This live stream points at the Feu de Grosse Terre, the lighthouse that marks the fishing port of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie on the Vendée coast. It is a useful way to see how the Atlantic is behaving along this stretch of France before you plan a walk or a day on the water.
A working port on the Vendée coast
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie sits where the Vie river meets the Atlantic, in the Pays de la Loire region of western France. The town grew around its fishing harbour and still has a strong maritime character, with boats coming and going past the piers. The coastline here mixes sandy beaches with rocky outcrops, and the light and sea colour change noticeably through the day, which is part of the appeal of watching the lighthouse from afar.
What the view is best for
The camera is centred on the lighthouse, so the most useful thing to watch is the sea state, cloud cover and general visibility around the harbour entrance. Early mornings and late afternoons often bring softer light, while stronger westerly winds tend to make the water look more active. Conditions depend on the weather of the day, so you may see calm, grey or very bright scenes. Check the live weather block on this page alongside the image.
Practical notes and nearby views
The Atlantic climate here is mild, with cool, wet winters and warm, breezier summers, and the summer months are the busiest on the coast. If you are planning a visit, the nearby cameras on this site cover Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and its Baie de Sion, Saint-Jean-de-Monts and Les Sables d'Olonne, which makes it easy to compare conditions along the coast before you travel.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie right now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie are shown in the weather block on this page. They update with the page, so check them before heading out to the coast.
What time is it in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie?
The local time for Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is displayed at the top of this page. France follows Central European Time, with summer daylight saving applied during the warmer months.
Where exactly is the Grosse Terre lighthouse camera?
The camera is located at the Feu de Grosse Terre in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, on the Vendée coast of western France. The map on this page shows its position relative to the town and the nearby coast.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Morning and late afternoon usually offer the clearest light and the most visible sea conditions. Weather on any given day changes the view considerably, so it is worth checking the live stream and forecast together.
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