La Rochelle front range light, Maritime navigation aid in La Rochelle, France
The front range light stands at quai Valin, producing distinct light patterns to assist vessels entering and departing La Rochelle's harbor through coastal waters.
The lighthouse emerged as part of La Rochelle's maritime infrastructure development, marking safe passages for ships along established commercial routes through generations.
The front range light represents the enduring connection between La Rochelle's community and maritime activities, serving both local fishermen and international vessels.
Located at coordinates 46.155906 latitude and -1.152289 longitude, this navigation structure operates in tandem with other lighthouses to create directional alignment for ships.
The structure incorporates an occulting mechanism that generates alternating bright and dim signals, enabling ships to determine their position relative to the coastline.
Location: La Rochelle
GPS coordinates: 46.15591,-1.15229
Latest update: March 12, 2025 22:15
La Rochelle presents photography opportunities at its medieval towers, historical port, and coastal areas. The city features architectural monuments from the Renaissance period, maritime structures, and public spaces. Visitors can photograph the towers guarding the harbor, the clock gate, traditional fishing structures, and the modern Nelson Mandela bridge.
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Tour Saint-Nicolas
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Tour de la Lanterne
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Hôtel de Ville de La Rochelle
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Tour de la Chaîne
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Grosse Horloge
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Église Saint-Sauveur de La Rochelle
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Commanderie de La Rochelle
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La Coursive/Scène Nationale La Rochelle
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La Rochelle rear range light
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Clocher Saint-Jean de la Rochelle
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Église des Carmes
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Maison Léon
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Admiral Duperré
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Jean Guiton
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Memorial to the Soldiers and Sailors of Charente-Inférieure
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Monument to Eugène Fromentin
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