Old Île Vierge lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Plouguerneau, France.
Description
The Old Île Vierge lighthouse is a stone-built tower that rises from a rocky island off the Brittany coast, serving as a navigational aid for ships traveling along these exposed Atlantic waters.
History
Built between 1842 and 1845, this lighthouse initially provided a modest beacon for mariners, and it was later supplemented by a taller tower completed in 1902 to improve visibility across the shipping routes.
Culture
Designated as a historic monument in 2011, the lighthouse represents an important chapter in Brittany's maritime heritage and remains a recognizable landmark along the region's rugged coastline.
Practical
Access to the island requires a boat trip from nearby Plouguerneau or other local ports, and visits are typically organized during warmer months when sea conditions allow safe landing on the rocky shores.
Did you know?
The original lighthouse keeper's house has been converted into eco-friendly accommodation, offering visitors an overnight experience on the island with views over the surrounding Atlantic waters and seabird colonies.
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French lighthouses line approximately 3,400 miles (5,500 km) of coast, from the English Channel to the Mediterranean Sea. These maritime structures, built between the 17th and 20th centuries, occupy strategic locations on rocky promontories, islands, and sometimes in open sea. Constructed from...
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