Phare du Portzic

The Portzic Lighthouse features an octagonal tower built from granite, reaching 35 meters in height and standing at an elevation of 63 meters above sea level.

Constructed in 1848 on military land, the lighthouse marks the northeastern edge of the Goulet de Brest and directly faces the strategic Pointe des Espagnols location.

The lighthouse operates with a semaphore post established in 1987, maintaining continuous personnel presence to manage maritime traffic through the Goulet de Brest.

Ships navigating through the channel receive guidance from the lighthouse through one main light and two directional signals indicating positions north or south of the waterway.

The structure displays visible bullet marks from past conflicts while controlling the passage of approximately 11,000 vessels annually through the Goulet de Brest.

Location: Brest

Location: Finistère

Inception: 1848

Elevation above the sea: 63 m

Height: 35 m

Made from material: granite

GPS coordinates: 48.35828,-4.53400

Latest update: May 26, 2025 03:15