Managing Organization: Bureau des Phares et Balises
Notes: The original lighthouse here was destroyed during World War II in August 1944; the present tower is a replica of the first. Tower Height: 44 Height of Focal Plane: 36 Characteristic and Range: Green light, occulting three times every 12 seconds (2+1 pattern); range 17 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White round tower with green vertical stripe; white lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1848 Date Present Tower Built: 1947 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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