Phare du Plateau du Four

The stone lighthouse rises 23 meters above sea level, featuring a spiral pattern on its exterior walls visible during low tide.

Construction of the navigation structure began in 1816 under engineer Joseph Marie Rapatel, reaching completion in 1821 with operations starting in January 1822.

The lighthouse appears in a 2019 French postal stamp collection titled 'Repères de nos côtes' celebrating maritime navigation structures.

The automated beacon operates with a 90-watt halogen lamp, producing white flashes every 5 seconds with a visibility range of 19 nautical miles.

In 1946, workers added 6 meters to the original structure's height to increase its visibility for passing vessels in the Atlantic waters.

Location: Le Croisic

Height: 23 m

Made from material: stone

Address: Le Croisic, France

GPS coordinates: 47.29667,-2.63028

Latest update: May 26, 2025 02:35