L'Armendèche lighthouse, Art Deco lighthouse in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France.
The hexagonal concrete tower reaches 39 meters in height, featuring a white exterior and a red-painted lantern with an observation gallery.
Built in 1968 by architect Maurice Durand, this lighthouse emerged as a response to local sailors needing better visibility due to shoreline developments.
The lighthouse received classification as a historical monument in 2012, marking its significance in French maritime architectural heritage.
The automated navigation system produces three white flashes in a two-one pattern every fifteen seconds, visible up to 41 kilometers offshore.
This structure stands as the last major lighthouse constructed on French territory, with a light intensity of 440,000 candela at 42 meters focal height.
Inception: 1968
Architectural style: Art Deco
Height: 39 m
Address: 4, corniche du Nouch
GPS coordinates: 46.48983,-1.80477
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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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