Cap Béar Lighthouse, Lighthouse with monument status in Port-Vendres, France.
The Cap Béar Lighthouse is a 27-meter tall structure on the Mediterranean coast featuring a circular shaft covered with white ceramic tiles. The building has a freestone balustrade and a distinctive shape created by decorative stonework and corner details.
The lighthouse was built in 1905 using granite and local stone materials sourced from the Aude region. The structure was created to guide ships safely along their routes through Mediterranean waters.
The lighthouse serves as a visual landmark that locals and visitors recognize instantly when approaching the coast. It embodies the connection between the town and the sea that remains central to Port-Vendres' identity.
The lighthouse is located on Route du Cap Bear in Port-Vendres and can be visited by contacting ahead for access. The best way to reach it is via the road leading to the cape, which offers views along the coast.
The structure features false battlements at its upper section that are purely decorative and give it a castle-like silhouette. This ornamental choice was common in architecture of that era and makes the lighthouse instantly recognizable from ships at sea.
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