La Hague lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Auderville, France
La Hague lighthouse is a stone structure located on the Cotentin peninsula coast in Normandy, serving as a navigation aid for vessels in the waters nearby. The tower guides ships through this stretch of sea with its characteristic light signal.
The architect Charles-Félix Morice de la Rue designed this lighthouse in 1837 as a maritime structure for the region. The tower was later modernized and has operated automatically since the late 20th century.
The lighthouse received recognition as a monument historique inscrit in 2009, marking its significance in French maritime architectural heritage.
The lighthouse is located on the coast and is accessible from outside, where visitors can view the stone structure and its surroundings. The site offers good views of the sea and the surrounding coastal landscape.
A memorial near the lighthouse commemorates the crew of the French submarine Vendémiaire. This monument connects the site's maritime history with significant events from the past.
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