Île Vierge lighthouse, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Plouguerneau, France.
The lighthouse rises 82.5 meters from granite blocks, featuring a white cylindrical tower with a spiral staircase containing 365 steps to the summit.
The French government built this structure between 1897 and 1902 to replace an older lighthouse that no longer met navigation requirements for the region.
The lighthouse represents maritime engineering excellence of early 20th century France and maintains its status as a classified historical monument since 2011.
The lighthouse opens to visitors from April to October, requiring advance reservations for guided tours that include climbing to the observation platform.
The structure stands as the tallest traditional lighthouse constructed from stone blocks in the world, with its light beam reaching 27 nautical miles.
Location: Plouguerneau
Inception: March 1, 1902
Elevation above the sea: 84.75 m
Height: 82.5 m
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 48.63889,-4.56694
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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