Phare de Berck, Marine beacon in Berck, France
Phare de Berck is a cylindrical concrete tower rising approximately 40 meters with alternating red and white bands that can be seen across the bay. The structure sits on grounds that include a keeper's house and exhibition space sharing maritime heritage.
The original lighthouse built in 1836 was destroyed during World War II, prompting the construction of the current tower in 1949. This new structure marked a turning point in French lighthouse construction methods.
The keeper's house displays how fishing families lived and worked along this coast for generations, showing their connection to the sea. Visitors can see how maritime life shaped the community here.
The tower itself is closed to visitors for safety reasons, but the keeper's house is open from April through October with exhibits inside. Plan your visit during these months to explore the grounds and see the building up close.
This beacon was the first French maritime signal built using prestressed concrete, an experimental building technique from that era. This construction method proved so successful that it influenced how other lighthouses were built afterward.
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