Phare des Baleineaux, Maritime lighthouse in Saint-Clément-des-Baleines, France.
The Grand Phare structure reaches 57 meters in height and emits light beams visible from 50 kilometers offshore through its advanced photosensitive cell system.
The original tower, constructed between 1669 and 1682 under Vauban's supervision, used fish oil and coal before architect Léonce Reynaud designed the current lighthouse in 1854.
The maritime museum at the base of the Old Tower presents an educational journey through lighthouse history from the 17th century to modern navigation methods.
Visitors must climb 257 steps to reach the observation platform, with the lighthouse operating daily from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM during winter and 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM in summer.
Between 1793 and 1838, the waters surrounding the lighthouse witnessed 125 shipwrecks and the loss of approximately 500 sailors in its jagged maritime environment.
Location: Saint-Clément-des-Baleines
Architects: Leonce Reynaud
Height: 31 m
Address: France 17590
GPS coordinates: 46.26371,-1.58668
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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