Nividic Lighthouse, Historical lighthouse at Pern Point, Ouessant Island, France.
The Nividic Lighthouse rises 35.55 meters from reinforced concrete and brick, standing against the waters of the Iroise Sea.
The construction of this maritime beacon began in 1912 and continued through World War I until its official commissioning in 1936.
This lighthouse represents the maritime heritage of Brittany, marking one of five major navigation points on Ouessant Island.
The structure operates automatically with solar power from nine photovoltaic panels installed during the 1996 modernization project.
Nividic earned distinction as the first automatic lighthouse worldwide, setting a precedent for unmanned maritime navigation structures.
Location: Ouessant
Inception: 1936
Elevation above the sea: 32.7 m
Height: 35.55 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete, brick
GPS coordinates: 48.44564,-5.15091
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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