Héaux de Bréhat lighthouse

The stone lighthouse rises 47.4 meters above the water, featuring a round tower structure with two distinct architectural sections for stability and illumination.

Engineer Leonce Reynaud constructed this maritime guide between 1834 and 1840, after a previous temporary structure failed due to strong ocean currents.

The lighthouse represents a departure from British architectural styles, incorporating French design elements that influenced maritime construction in the 19th century.

The automated navigation system operates with a specific light pattern of four white flashes every fifteen seconds, visible from fifteen nautical miles away.

German forces partially destroyed the structure in 1944, leading to its reconstruction at an increased height of 57 meters from the original 47 meters.

Location: Pleubian

Inception: 1834

Architects: Leonce Reynaud

Elevation above the sea: 47 m

Height: 47.4 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 48.90850,-3.08631

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44