Phare de la Teignouse

The cylindrical white tower rises 20 meters from the sea, featuring a truncated cone base that supports the lantern at its summit point.

Built as the fifth offshore lighthouse in France, the structure began operating in January 1845 with a fixed white light system varying every three minutes.

The lighthouse stands as a testament to French maritime engineering, marked in the general inventory of national cultural heritage for its architectural significance.

The automated beacon emits white flashes every four seconds with a visibility range of 14.5 nautical miles, guiding vessels through Quiberon Bay waters.

Located between Quiberon Peninsula and Houat Island at coordinates 47.4573911, -3.0458152, the lighthouse marks the Teignouse passage toward Belle-Île-en-Mer.

Location: Quiberon

Height: 16.35 m

GPS coordinates: 47.45739,-3.04582

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44