Stiff lighthouse, Historical lighthouse in Ouessant, France
The stone lighthouse consists of two connected towers reaching 32.4 meters in height, situated at an elevation of 91.8 meters above sea level.
Military engineer Vauban designed and oversaw the construction of this maritime navigation structure in 1699, marking the beginning of organized coastal protection.
The French government recognizes this structure as a monument historique classé, highlighting its role in the maritime heritage of Brittany.
Located at coordinates 48.474444, -5.056667, the lighthouse guides ships through the waters surrounding Ouessant with two red flashes every 20 seconds.
The lighthouse maintains its original function from 1699, making it the oldest operational lighthouse in Brittany, with open fires used until 1820.
Location: Ouessant
Inception: 1699
Elevation above the sea: 91.8 m
Height: 32.4 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 48.47444,-5.05667
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
Maritime lighthouses guiding ships along the coasts of metropolitan France. Stone, granite, and limestone towers rise on capes, islands, and peninsulas. These historical structures, dating from the 17th to 20th century, ensure maritime navigation. Notable lighthouses include Cordouan, the oldest active lighthouse in France, and Île Vierge, the highest stone structure in Europe. Some are positioned at sea, like La Jument and La Vieille, others on the coast like Eckmühl with its 307 steps. These lighthouses demonstrate French maritime engineering.
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