Phare de la Hève, Maritime lighthouse in Sainte-Adresse, France
The octagonal concrete tower rises 32 meters high on the chalk cliffs north of the Seine estuary, reaching 102 meters above sea level.
The original twin lighthouses from 1775 were destroyed during World War II bombings in 1944, leading to the construction of the current structure in 1951.
The lighthouse, designed by architect Henri Colboc, received recognition as a registered historic monument of France in November 2010.
A 161-step staircase leads to the lantern room, which contains a rotating optical system producing white flashes every 5 seconds with a range of 50 kilometers.
The lighthouse operates with a 70-watt metal halide lamp and features a suspended limestone staircase with a central core housing an elevator.
Location: Sainte-Adresse
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: 49.51250,0.06917
Latest update: May 24, 2025 18:49
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