List of lighthouses in France

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This is a list of lighthouses in France . It includes the French overseas territories.

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Metropolitan France

NameImageWater bodyDépartementLocation &
coordinates
Year builtNotes
Phare du Cap Leucate Cap Leucate (Aude), light house.jpg Gulf of Lion Aude Cap Leucate
42°54′5″N003°03′3″E / 42.90139°N 3.05083°E / 42.90139; 3.05083
1950
Planier Light Phare planier.jpg Gulf of Lion Bouches-du-Rhône Île du Planier (Planier island)
43°11′54.83″N5°13′51.29″E / 43.1985639°N 5.2309139°E / 43.1985639; 5.2309139
1959The first tower was built in this location in 1320 by Robert d'Anjou.
Giraglia Giraglia-lighthouse-Corsica-1900.jpg Ligurian Sea Haute-Corse Giraglia Island, north off Cap Corse 1848 [1]
Héaux de Bréhat Lighthouse Phare Heaux de Brehat.jpg Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Île-de-Bréhat
48°54′30″N3°5′15″W / 48.90833°N 3.08750°W / 48.90833; -3.08750
1840
Ploumanac'h Lighthouse France Cotes d Armor Cote de granit rose 12.jpg Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Perros-Guirec
48°50′15″N3°29′0″W / 48.83750°N 3.48333°W / 48.83750; -3.48333
1946An older lighthouse dating from 1860 was destroyed in 1944 and replaced by the current structure.
Roches-Douvres Light Roches Douvres.jpg Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Roches-Douvre reef between Île-de-Bréhat and Guernsey
49°6′18″N2°48′50″W / 49.10500°N 2.81389°W / 49.10500; -2.81389
1954At a height of 213 feet (65 m) it is the eleventh-tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. [2]
Sept-Îles Lighthouse Ile aux moines4182.JPG Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Perros-Guirec
48°52′43″N3°29′24″W / 48.87861°N 3.49000°W / 48.87861; -3.49000
1854The first lighthouse, a round tower, was illuminated in May 1835, and then replaced in 1854 by a square tower 16 ft (5 m) taller. Destroyed 4 August 1944, it was rebuilt in 1949 and relit in July 1952.
Triagoz Lighthouse Triagoz1.jpeg Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Triagoz archipelago
48°52′17″N3°38′47″W / 48.87139°N 3.64639°W / 48.87139; -3.64639
1864
Ar Men Phare Ar-Men 3.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère West of Île de Sein
48°3′0″N4°59′54″W / 48.05000°N 4.99833°W / 48.05000; -4.99833
1881
Phare d'Eckmühl Phares Penmarc'h.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Penmarc'h
47°47′19.55″N4°22′22.23″W / 47.7887639°N 4.3728417°W / 47.7887639; -4.3728417
1897The current tower replaced an older lighthouse constructed in 1835.
La Vieille La vieille with mast.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Raz de Sein
48°02′26″N4°45′23″W / 48.04056°N 4.75639°W / 48.04056; -4.75639
1887
Phare du Créac'h Le Phare du Creac'h.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Ushant island
48°27′34.23″N5°7′45.4″W / 48.4595083°N 5.129278°W / 48.4595083; -5.129278
1863
Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse Abbacy and lighthouse of Saint-Mathieu.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Pointe Saint-Mathieu
48°19′48″N4°46′15″W / 48.33000°N 4.77083°W / 48.33000; -4.77083
1835The lighthouse was classified as a monument historique on 23 May 2011. [3] [4]
Île Vierge Lighthouse Breizh-122.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Île Vierge
48°38′19.9″N4°34′03.0″W / 48.638861°N 4.567500°W / 48.638861; -4.567500
1902The current tower replaced an older lighthouse from 1845. The island is open to the public from April to September, as is the lighthouse, by appointment. [5]
La Jument Breizh-176.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Off Ushant island
48°25′0″N5°7′59″W / 48.41667°N 5.13306°W / 48.41667; -5.13306
1911 Jean Guichard's 1989 dramatic storm photo shots of the Jument Lighthouse became an instant hit and earned him the 2nd place in the 1991 World Press Photo award. [6]
Petit Minou Lighthouse Phare petit minou 600x800.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Roadstead of Brest
48°20′12″N4°36′51″W / 48.33667°N 4.61417°W / 48.33667; -4.61417
1848Together with the Phare du Portzic, Petit Minou Lighthouse forms a range of lights into the roadstead. [7]
Phare du Portzic Lighthouse of Porzic.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Roadstead of Brest
48°21′30″N4°32′03″W / 48.35833°N 4.53417°W / 48.35833; -4.53417
1848Together with the Petit Minou Lighthouse, Portzic Lighthouse forms a range of lights into the roadstead. [7]
Tourelle de la Plate Raz-de-sein.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Raz de Sein
48°2′21″N4°45′35″W / 48.03917°N 4.75972°W / 48.03917; -4.75972
1910 [7]
Phare de Tévennec Tevennec.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Raz de Sein 1875 [7]
Phare de Nividic Nividic.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Ouessant
48°26′44″N5°09′03″W / 48.44556°N 5.15083°W / 48.44556; -5.15083
1936At a longitude of 5°09.1' W, this is France's westernmost lighthouse. [8]
Phare de l'île aux Moutons  [ de; fr ] Phare de l'ile aux Moutons (Glenan, Fouesnant, France).jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère On an islet 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) southeast of Bénodet 1879 [7]
Phare de l'île Tristan  [ fr ] 450 Ile Tristan.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Tristan Island off Douarnenez 1865 [7]
Phare du Millier  [ de; fr ] PhareduMillier2.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère On a headland in the southern part of the Baie de Douarnenez [7] 1881
Phare des Pierres Noires  [ br; de; fr; it; lb ] Phare des Pierres Noires par beau temps.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère On an islet 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west off Pointe Saint-Mathieu [8] 1872
Phare de Penfret  [ br; de; fr ] Phare de Penfret02.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Penfret, Glénan islands [7] 1837
Phare de Roscoff  [ de; fr ] Phare de Roscoff.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Roscoff 1917 [8]
Phare de l'île de Batz  [ fr ] Phare de l'ile de Batz2.JPG Atlantic Ocean Finistère Île de Batz 1836The lighthouse replaced an earlier building from 1705. [8]
Phare de Pontusval  [ br; fr ] Phare de Pontusval 4517.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) northwest of Brignogan-Plages [8] 1869
Phare du Four LeFour.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère At the northern entrance to the Chenal du Four [8] 1874
Phare de Kéréon Kereon from Ouessant.jpg Atlantic Ocean Finistère Situated on a rock called Men Tensel NW of Ile de Bannec
48°26'30"N 05°01'46"W
1916The most beautiful[ citation needed ] lighthouse in France; nicknamed "The Palace" by its Light Keepers. The last manned offshore station in France, automated in 2004.
Phare de l'Espiguette Le Grau du Roi-Pointe de l'Espiguette-Phare-20150424.jpg Gulf of Lion Gard Pointe de l'Espiguette
43°29′16″N4°8′31″E / 43.48778°N 4.14194°E / 43.48778; 4.14194
1869
Cordouan Lighthouse Cordouan 2010 maree basse.JPG Bay of Biscay Gironde Gironde estuary
45°35′10.84″N1°10′24.48″W / 45.5863444°N 1.1734667°W / 45.5863444; -1.1734667
1611The original tower was raised to 68 metres (223 ft) in the late 18th century.
Phare de Gatteville Lighthouse of Gatteville-7870.jpg English Channel Manche Barfleur
49°41′47.12″N1°15′57.29″W / 49.6964222°N 1.2659139°W / 49.6964222; -1.2659139
1774At a height of 75 metres (246 ft) it is the third tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. [2]
Goulphar Lighthouse Phare Goulphar (3).jpg Bay of Biscay Morbihan Belle-Île-en-Mer
47°18′40″N3°13′39″W / 47.31111°N 3.22750°W / 47.31111; -3.22750
1836 [9]
Phare de La Teignouse  [ de; fr ] Phare-de-la-Teignouse.jpg Bay of Biscay Morbihan Quiberon
47°27′27″N3°2′45″W / 47.45750°N 3.04583°W / 47.45750; -3.04583
1845
Cap d'Antifer Lighthouse Le Phare d'Antifer.jpg English Channel Seine-Maritime La Poterie-Cap-d'Antifer
49°41′01″N0°09′55″E / 49.6835°N 0.1654°E / 49.6835; 0.1654
1955
Dunkirk Lighthouse Ph111.jpg English Channel Nord Near Dunkirk
51°02′56″N02°21′51″E / 51.04889°N 2.36417°E / 51.04889; 2.36417
1843
Phare de Sainte Marie Phare st marie.JPG Gulf of Lion Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Marseille harbour1855The lighthouse is now inactive.
Île d'Yeu Lighthouse Yeu - Grand Phare.jpg Bay of Biscay Vendée Île d'Yeu
46°43′03″N2°22′56″W / 46.71750°N 2.38222°W / 46.71750; -2.38222
1950The structure, designed by Maurice Durand, is the third serving the site; the original tower, constructed in 1830, was destroyed by German troops near the close of World War II. [10]
L'Armendèche Lighthouse Phare Armandeche.jpg Bay of Biscay Vendée Les Sables-d'Olonne
46°29′23″N01°48′17″W / 46.48972°N 1.80472°W / 46.48972; -1.80472
1968The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.
Pointe des Corbeaux Lighthouse Yeu - Phare des Corbeaux.jpg Bay of Biscay Vendée Île d'Yeu
46°41′24″N2°17′06″W / 46.69000°N 2.28500°W / 46.69000; -2.28500
1950The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.
Pointe du Grouin du Cou Lighthouse Phare de la Tranche sur Mer.JPG Bay of Biscay Vendée Pointe du Grouin du Cou
46°20′40″N1°27′49″W / 46.34444°N 1.46361°W / 46.34444; -1.46361
1953The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.

French Overseas Departments and Territories

French Southern and Antarctic Lands

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Penmarc'h Lighthouse</span> Lighthouse

The Phare d'Eckmühl, also known as Point Penmarc'h Light or Saint-Pierre Light, is an active lighthouse in Penmarc'h, Finistère department, Brittany, France. At a height of 213 feet (65 m) it is one of the tallest lighthouses in the world. It is located at the port of Saint-Pierre, on Point Penmarc'h, on the southwestern corner of Finistère and the northwestern entrance to the Bay of Biscay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Créac'h Lighthouse</span> Lighthouse in Finistère, France

Phare du Créac'h or Kreac'h lighthouse or Créac'h lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ushant, France. It is the most powerful in Europe and one of the most powerful in the world. It stands close to La Jument Lighthouse and the Nividic Lighthouse. It has been a listed monument since 2011.

Île Vierge is a 6-hectare (15-acre) islet lying 1.5 kilometres off the north-west coast of Brittany, opposite the village of Lilia. It is in the commune of Plouguerneau, in the département of Finistère. It is the location of the tallest stone lighthouse in Europe, and the tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. The International Hydrographic Organization specifies Île Vierge as marking the south-western limit of the English Channel.

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ (10 March 2015). "Lighthouses of Corsica". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  2. 1 2 Rowlett, Russ. "The Tallest Lighthouses". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  3. Base Mérimée : PA29000050 , Ministère français de la Culture. (in French)
  4. "Classement au titre des monuments historiques de plusieurs phares ou anciens phares du littoral" [Classification of many lighthouses and old coast lighthouses as historic monuments] (in French). 22 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  5. "Phare de l'île Vierge". Sécurité maritime – Les Phares et Balises (in French). Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Sea. 30 June 2006. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  6. "1991 Photo Contest". World Press Photo. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Rowlett, Russ (30 March 2014). "Lighthouses of Brittany: Southern Finistère". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rowlett, Russ (6 April 2014). "Lighthouses of France: Northern Finistère". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  9. Rowlett, Russ (21 March 2014). "Lighthouses of France: Morbihan". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  10. Rowlett, Russ (6 March 2014). "Lighthouses of France: La Vendée". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 5 July 2015.