Phare du Pilier

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Phare du Pilier, Maritime lighthouse in Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France.

The Pilier lighthouse consists of two separate towers, with the second one reaching 34 meters in height with a pyramidal stone structure.

The first lighthouse tower, built in 1829, required complete reconstruction in 1877 due to damage caused by the oil lighting system.

The lighthouse stands as a central element of French maritime heritage, recognized as a historical monument since 2012 for its architecture and function.

The maritime signaling system of the lighthouse, automated since 1996, is now remotely controlled from the Saint-Nazaire station.

Both lighthouse towers stand on Pilier Island, with the first one supporting a radio antenna while the second maintains its signaling function.

Location: Noirmoutier-en-l'Île

Height: 17.93 m

GPS coordinates: 47.04261,-2.35998

Latest update: June 6, 2025 22:07

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