Phare de Sainte Marie, 19th century lighthouse in Joliette district, Marseille, France.
The cylindrical limestone tower rises 70 feet high on the north side of Passe de la Joliette, featuring a metal lantern and gallery at its summit.
Engineer Léonce Reynaud designed this maritime structure in 1855 to guide vessels safely into the commercial port of Marseille during the industrial expansion.
The lighthouse stands as a testament to French maritime engineering, registered in the national inventory of cultural heritage for its architectural significance.
The structure now remains inactive, replaced by two modern navigational lights measuring 7 meters tall with a range of 7 nautical miles.
The tower contains distinctive small openings called meurtrières throughout its cylindrical body, while its lantern maintains an original greenish color.
Location: 2nd arrondissement of Marseille
GPS coordinates: 43.29917,5.35806
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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