Phare de Cap Couronne, Maritime lighthouse in La Couronne, Martigues, France.
The cylindrical concrete tower rises 33 meters high, featuring a white base section and red top, marking the eastern entrance to the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer.
The current structure from 1960 replaced the original 1867 lighthouse, which operated with different light configurations until its demolition in 1963.
Located on the Côte Bleue, this lighthouse represents maritime navigation infrastructure along the Mediterranean coast between Marseille and Fos-sur-Mer.
The automated lighthouse emits red flashing lights every three seconds and maintains a luminous range of 26 nautical miles using a 650-watt halogen lamp.
The facility includes a radar antenna system and functions under 24-hour supervision, ensuring safe maritime navigation through the Gulf of Fos.
Location: Martigues
Location: La Couronne
Inception: 1960
Height: 33 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Operator: Phares et balises
GPS coordinates: 43.32530,5.05306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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a readily accessible lighthouse located on the blue coast in the municipality of Martigues, known as La Couronne.
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