Penmarc'h Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Penmarch, France
The granite lighthouse features a square tower with an octagonal watch room, gallery, and lantern, reaching a total height of 64.7 meters.
The lighthouse was completed in 1897 with funding from Adelaide-Louise Davout to honor her father, Marshal Davout, who received the title Prince d'Eckmühl.
The lighthouse interior displays blue marble ceilings with bronze ribbing and opaline tiles, representing the French maritime architectural excellence of the 19th century.
Visitors must climb 307 steps, including 227 stone steps and an iron staircase, to reach the observation platform with views extending 43 kilometers.
The Fresnel lens system enables the lighthouse beam to reach vessels up to 23 nautical miles away, making it essential for navigation in dangerous waters.
Location: Penmarch
Inception: 1897
Architects: Gabriel-Marie-Paul Marbeau
Elevation above the sea: 60 m
Height: 64.7 m
Made from material: stone
Address: Pl. du Maréchal Davout, 29760 Penmarch, France 29760 Penmarch
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:30-18:30
Phone: +33607213734
Website: https://penmarch.fr/tourisme/decouvrir/les-incontournables/le-phare-deckmuhl-2
GPS coordinates: 47.79820,-4.37277
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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