Phare du Grand-Charpentier, Maritime lighthouse in Saint-Nazaire, France.
The Grand-Charpentier lighthouse extends 27.6 meters in height and features a truncated conical tower design with smooth masonry walls topped by a lantern.
Constructed between 1884 and 1887, the lighthouse replaced multiple iron beacons that had marked the Loire River estuary since 1826.
The lighthouse received recognition as a historical monument in November 2011, marking its importance in French maritime engineering and navigation.
Access requires a boat to reach the 56-meter jetty, which connects to the lighthouse structure during low tide conditions.
The lighthouse emits white, red, and green light signals every five seconds, guiding ships through different sectors of the Loire River entrance.
Location: Saint-Nazaire
GPS coordinates: 47.21387,-2.31891
Latest update: May 25, 2025 08:03
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