Phare de la Croix, Maritime lighthouse in Concarneau, France.
Phare de la Croix is a lighthouse at Port de la Croix in Concarneau with white walls that stand out against Brittany's coastal landscape. The structure occupies a position that allows it to overlook the harbor and surrounding waters.
The lighthouse was built in 1848 and was originally part of a system that guided ships safely into the harbor working together with another beacon. This navigation system was later modified to use a light installed in a church tower instead.
The lighthouse belongs to Concarneau's maritime identity and stands near places like the Marinarium and a former sailors' shelter. It represents the town's deep connection to the sea, a bond still visible in how locals relate to their waterfront.
The lighthouse is located at the harbor and is accessible from the waterfront promenade, making it easy to explore the area. The best time to visit is during daylight when you can also see the surrounding bay and the town.
The beacon today operates using a light installed in a nearby church tower rather than from this building itself. This unusual arrangement comes from a time when traditional navigation methods were being modernized.
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