Calais Lighthouse, Historical lighthouse in Calais, France
The octagonal tower rises 55 meters high with brick walls that measure 1.90 meters at the base and 1.50 meters at the top.
The lighthouse began operations on October 15, 1848, during King Louis-Philippe's initiative to enhance French ports and maritime navigation capabilities.
The structure received recognition as a classified historical monument in April 2011, cementing its status in France's maritime heritage preservation.
Visitors can climb 271 steps to reach the top of the lighthouse, which remains open daily from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00.
The lighthouse produces a distinctive signal pattern of four flashes every fifteen seconds, guiding ships across a range of 23.5 nautical miles.
Location: Calais
Inception: 1848
Architects: Leonce Reynaud
Height: 59 m
Made from material: brick
Address: Pl. Henri Barbusse, 62100 Calais, France 62100
Opening Hours: Dimanche: 10:00 - 12:00
Phone: +33321343334
Website: http://pharedecalais.com
GPS coordinates: 50.96133,1.85368
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
Maritime lighthouses guiding ships along the coasts of metropolitan France. Stone, granite, and limestone towers rise on capes, islands, and peninsulas. These historical structures, dating from the 17th to 20th century, ensure maritime navigation. Notable lighthouses include Cordouan, the oldest active lighthouse in France, and Île Vierge, the highest stone structure in Europe. Some are positioned at sea, like La Jument and La Vieille, others on the coast like Eckmühl with its 307 steps. These lighthouses demonstrate French maritime engineering.
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