Phare de Pontusval

The white stone lighthouse stands on the rocks of Beg-Pol headland, rising 14.5 meters high with a range of 18 kilometers over the Atlantic Ocean.

Built in 1869 following numerous shipwrecks, the lighthouse served as a strategic position for German forces during World War II, with a blockhouse remaining in the garden.

The name Pontusval stems from Breton folklore, referring to an ancient tale about a location where a mythical beast met its end in the depths.

The lighthouse emits three flashes every twelve seconds and functions as a crucial navigation point between the lighthouses of Île Vierge and Île de Batz.

Marie-Paule Le Gwen, the final keeper until 2003, continued residing in the adjacent house until 2023, maintaining a connection to the manual operation era.

Location: Plounéour-Brignogan-plages

Inception: 1869

Elevation above the sea: 12.7 m

Height: 14.5 m

GPS coordinates: 48.67790,-4.34648

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45