This seemingly never-ending spiral staircase can be found in île de Ré's 19th century lighthouse which has been in operation since 1845! If you brave the 257 stone steps, you can make it to its scarlet beacon - just as #lonelyplanet writer on the road @tr

This seemingly never-ending spiral staircase can be found in île de Ré's 19th century lighthouse which has been in operation since 1845! If you brave the 257 stone steps, you can make it to its scarlet beacon - just as #lonelyplanet writer on the road @tripalong did while currently on assignment in #France. #travel Hotels-live.com via www.instagram.com/p/BEQipCmqTat/ via http://flic.kr/p/Gj7y5B #link https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1489/26459246235_025eb5ccb9_b.jpg