Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse
Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse, Lighthouse in La Tranche-sur-Mer, France.
The Pointe du Grouin du Cou lighthouse features an octagonal concrete tower with a black lantern, standing at a height of 16.33 meters at the entrance of Pertuis Breton.
The initial lighthouse from 1831 was destroyed by German forces in 1944, leading to the construction of the current structure designed by Maurice Durand in 1953.
The lighthouse represents a significant element of maritime heritage, receiving recognition through its listing in the general inventory of French cultural assets.
Located at coordinates 46.344444 latitude and -1.463611 longitude, the lighthouse transmits white, red, and green signals every five seconds to guide vessels through local waters.
The structure changed from manual operation to automatic control in 1985 and is now managed remotely from Les Sables-d'Olonne maritime services.
Location: La Tranche-sur-Mer
Inception: 1831
GPS coordinates: 46.34444,-1.46361
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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