Phare de Saint-Valery-sur-Somme

The lighthouse stands at the northern end of the tow path on the right bank of the Somme river at the port entrance.

The original lighthouse, built in 1893 with a fixed red port light mounted on a sheet metal cabin, was destroyed during wartime in 1944.

The lighthouse remains an essential part of the maritime heritage network along the French coast, guiding vessels through the Somme Bay.

The current structure reaches 6 meters in height with a 9-meter elevation, emitting red flashing lights every 4 seconds visible up to 9 nautical miles.

The automated navigation aid operates without keepers and features a specialized lighting system designed for the specific navigation needs of the Somme Bay.

Location: Somme

GPS coordinates: 50.18620,1.64361

Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00