Phare des Grands Cardinaux, Maritime lighthouse on Groguéguez rock near Hoëdic island, France
The Phare des Grands Cardinaux is a 27-meter tall lighthouse on a rocky outcrop near Hoëdic island. The structure features a white flashing light and is built with classic French maritime construction methods.
The structure was built in 1875 and automated in 1973 to support shipping in the Bay of Quiberon. This modernization allowed the structure to be remotely operated.
The lighthouse was recognized as a historical monument in 2020, reflecting the importance of French coastal navigation. Visitors can understand the role this structure played in maritime safety for the region.
The lighthouse can be viewed from the outside but access is limited due to its location on rocky terrain. Visitors should check weather and tidal conditions when exploring the Hoëdic island area.
The lighthouse is remotely operated from the Goulphar lighthouse rather than by on-site keepers as it was once. On marine charts, the structure is still listed under the name of the rock it stands on, Grogueguez.
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