Cap Ferrat Phare, Historical lighthouse in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France
Cap Ferrat Phare is a stone lighthouse positioned at the tip of the Cap Ferrat peninsula, situated between Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera coast. The structure marks a key navigation point for ships traveling along this section of the Mediterranean.
The lighthouse was built in 1732 to replace an earlier fire tower from the 1500s that once occupied the same location. The structure was destroyed in 1944 during World War II and later rebuilt afterward.
The lighthouse earned recognition as a historical monument in 2012, underlining its place in French maritime heritage along the Riviera coast. Visitors can observe how the structure sits within the landscape of the peninsula.
The lighthouse sits at 11 Chemin du Phare in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and is not open to the public for entry. Visitors can still view the exterior structure from the coastal path that circles the area.
From this location, visitors can enjoy far-reaching views that stretch from l'Estérel all the way to the Italian border. Two small coves, Anse de Lilong and Anse des Fosses, sit nearby and add to the natural appeal of the headland.
Location: Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Made from material: stone
Address: 11 chemin du Phare
GPS coordinates: 43.67530,7.32694
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45
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