List of lighthouses in France

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

Metropolitan France

Name Image Water body Département Location &coordinates Year builtNotes Phare du Cap Leucate Gulf of Lion Aude Cap Leucate 1950 Planier Light Gulf of Lion Bouches-du-Rhône Île du Planier (Planier island) 1959 The first tower was built in this location in 1320 by Robert d'Anjou. Giraglia Ligurian Sea Haute-Corse Giraglia Island, north off Cap Corse 1848 Héaux de Bréhat Lighthouse Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Île-de-Bréhat 1840 Ploumanac'h Lighthouse Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Perros-Guirec 1946 An older lighthouse dating from 1860 was destroyed in 1944 and replaced by the current structure. Roches-Douvres Light Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Roches-Douvre reef between Île-de-Bréhat and Guernsey 1954 At a height of it is the eleventh-tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. Sept-Îles Lighthouse Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Perros-Guirec 1854 The 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 Atlantic Ocean Côtes-d'Armor Triagoz archipelago 1864 Ar Men Atlantic Ocean Finistère West of Île de Sein 1881 Phare d'Eckmühl Atlantic Ocean Finistère Penmarc'h 1897 The current tower replaced an older lighthouse constructed in 1835. La Vieille Atlantic Ocean Finistère Raz de Sein 1887 Phare du Créac'h Atlantic Ocean Finistère Ushant island 1863 Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse Atlantic Ocean Finistère Pointe Saint-Mathieu 1835 The lighthouse was classified as a on 23 May 2011. Île Vierge Lighthouse Atlantic Ocean Finistère Île Vierge 1902 The 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. La Jument Atlantic Ocean Finistère Off Ushant island 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. Petit Minou Lighthouse Atlantic Ocean Finistère Roadstead of Brest 1848 Together with the Phare du Portzic, Petit Minou Lighthouse forms a range of lights into the roadstead. Phare du Portzic Atlantic Ocean Finistère Roadstead of Brest 1848 Together with the Petit Minou Lighthouse, Portzic Lighthouse forms a range of lights into the roadstead. Tourelle de la Plate Atlantic Ocean Finistère Raz de Sein 1910 Phare de Tévennec Atlantic Ocean Finistère Raz de Sein 1875 Phare de Nividic Atlantic Ocean Finistère Ouessant 1936 At a longitude of 5°09.1' W, this is France's westernmost lighthouse. Atlantic Ocean Finistère On an islet southeast of Bénodet 1879 Atlantic Ocean Finistère Tristan Island off Douarnenez 1865 Atlantic Ocean Finistère On a headland in the southern part of the Baie de Douarnenez 1881 Phare des Pierres Noires Atlantic Ocean Finistère On an islet west off Pointe Saint-Mathieu 1872 Phare de Penfret Atlantic Ocean Finistère Penfret, Glénan islands 1837 Atlantic Ocean Finistère Roscoff 1917 Phare de l'île de Batz Atlantic Ocean Finistère Île de Batz 1836 The lighthouse replaced an earlier building from 1705. Phare de Pontusval Atlantic Ocean Finistère northwest of Brignogan-Plages 1869 Phare du Four Atlantic Ocean Finistère At the northern entrance to the Chenal du Four 1874 Phare de Kéréon Atlantic Ocean FinistèreSituated on a rock called Men Tensel NW of Ile de Bannec48°26'30"N 05°01'46"W 1916 The most beautiful lighthouse in France; nicknamed "The Palace" by its Light Keepers. The last manned offshore station in France, automated in 2004. Phare de l'Espiguette Gulf of Lion Gard Pointe de l'Espiguette 1869 Cordouan Lighthouse Bay of Biscay Gironde Gironde estuary 1611 The original tower was raised to in the late 18th century. Phare de Gatteville English Channel Manche Barfleur 1774 At a height of it is the third tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world. Goulphar Lighthouse Bay of Biscay Morbihan Belle-Île-en-Mer 1836 Bay of Biscay Morbihan Quiberon 1845 Cap d'Antifer Lighthouse English Channel Seine-Maritime La Poterie-Cap-d'Antifer 1955 Dunkirk Lighthouse English Channel Nord Near Dunkirk 1843 Phare de Sainte Marie Gulf of Lion Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Marseille harbour 1855 The lighthouse is now inactive. Île d'Yeu Lighthouse Bay of Biscay Vendée Île d'Yeu 1950 The 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. L'Armendèche Lighthouse Bay of Biscay Vendée Les Sables-d'Olonne 1968 The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand. Pointe des Corbeaux Lighthouse Bay of Biscay Vendée Île d'Yeu 1950 The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand. Pointe du Grouin du Cou Lighthouse Bay of Biscay Vendée Pointe du Grouin du Cou 1953 The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.

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