Phare de l'Espiguette

The Espiguette lighthouse features a 27-meter-high square tower with white masonry walls and a distinctive black horizontal band near its lantern section.

Built in 1869 to guide maritime traffic, the lighthouse originally stood 150 meters from the coastline but now sits 700 meters inland due to sand accumulation.

The lighthouse received recognition as a classified historical monument in 2011, marking its importance in French maritime architectural heritage.

While the interior remains closed to visitors, the surrounding area offers cycling paths and walking routes through protected dune landscapes.

The lighthouse generates three white flashes every 15 seconds using a 1000-watt halogen lamp that reaches 24 nautical miles into the Mediterranean Sea.

Location: Le Grau-du-Roi

Inception: 1869

Height: 27 m

Website: https://phare-espiguette.fr

GPS coordinates: 43.48768,4.14176

Latest update: May 29, 2025 01:56