Phare Carnot de Boulogne-sur-Mer, Coastal lighthouse at Port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.
The white cylindrical tower with a green top rises 22 meters high at the end of Carnot jetty in Boulogne-sur-Mer's harbor.
Emperor Caligula ordered the construction of the original lighthouse, Turris Ardens, a 60-meter pyramidal tower with 13 levels, in 39 AD.
The lighthouse represents a vital part of maritime navigation heritage in the Hauts-de-France region, standing as the sole sea lighthouse.
Access to the lighthouse depends on tide schedules, and visitors should check weather conditions before walking along the jetty.
In 1968, this structure became the first automated and remote-controlled lighthouse in France, marking a new era in maritime signaling.
Location: Pas-de-Calais
Inception: 1968
Height: 22 m
GPS coordinates: 50.74060,1.56778
Latest update: May 25, 2025 00:45
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