La Balue lighthouse, Maritime beacon in Saint-Malo, France.
La Balue is a lighthouse in Saint-Malo featuring a square stone tower that rises approximately 31 meters with a fixed green light visible from considerable distances at sea. The structure operates through automated systems and requires no permanent staff to maintain its beacon.
The original structure was built in 1868, but German forces destroyed it during World War II in 1944. An identical replacement was rebuilt and completed in 1948, becoming part of the postwar reconstruction effort.
The lighthouse serves as a navigation aid that sailors recognize and rely on when approaching the Breton coast. Its green light is part of the maritime communication system that connects seafarers to this historic port city.
Visitors can view the lighthouse from the surrounding coastal areas and accessible paths around Saint-Malo. Early morning or late afternoon offers the best lighting conditions for observing the structure and taking photographs.
The lighthouse uses a 250-watt halogen lamp to produce its distinctive green light, which makes it recognizable to ships from considerable distances at sea. This specific green signal sets it apart from many other French lighthouses that emit white or red beams.
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