Phare de Carteret, Lighthouse in Barneville-Carteret, France
The Phare de Carteret is a lighthouse on the Norman coast with a white tower topped by a red lantern rising approximately 52 meters high. The structure sits on a rocky point and commands views over the sea and surrounding harbor installations and coastal paths.
The lighthouse was built in the second half of the 19th century to guide ships through the challenging waters of the English Channel. It has maintained its watch from this coastal outpost ever since, becoming a long-standing landmark of the region.
The lighthouse is deeply connected to Normandy's maritime heritage and shapes the character of the harbor area. Visitors can see how this structure anchors the local identity and draws both residents and travelers to the seaside landscape.
The lighthouse welcomes visitors mainly in the warmer months with tours that explain its operations and functions. The surrounding area offers easy coastal paths with good views, suitable for walkers of all abilities.
The lighthouse employs a second-order Fresnel lens, an optical system that sends bright flashes every five seconds across the Channel. This technical system comes from an era of lighthouse engineering that is now rare and tells of the navigation methods of the past.
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