Phare du cap Lihou, Historical lighthouse at Cap Lihou, Granville, France.

The Phare du Cap Lihou, also called the phare de Granville, is a cylindrical tower of grey Chausey granite blocks with visible mortar joints, its upper section painted red. White capital letters spell "GRANVILLE" across the stone shaft. A red metal railing encircles the red lantern room, which has a domed roof and vertical glass panes divided by red mullions.

Engineer Augustin Fresnel approved the construction plans in 1825, and the lighthouse was completed in 1828. The building coincided with France modernizing its ports and improving navigation safety along the coast.

The interior displays oak furniture decorated with inlaid marquetry showing lions and leaves, showing the craft skills of maritime workers. Visitors can see the carefully finished details that reveal how lighthouse keepers personalized their living spaces.

The lighthouse is automated and sits on a rocky headland accessible from the nearby beach area. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear since the terrain is rocky and can be slippery, especially when weather conditions change.

During World War II, German forces painted the entire structure green to camouflage it within the surrounding landscape. This attempt at concealment was part of military efforts to protect the coastal defense from air attacks.