Fort Boyard Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Fort Boyard Lighthouse
A light is mounted on the side of a square platform belonging to a historic fort. Construction of this structure began in 1804, with the main work occurring between 1837 and 1857. Located on a shoal, it lies halfway between the Île d'Oléron and the Île d'Aix, approximately 3.2 kilometers southwest of Île d'Aix. The fort became militarily obsolete upon completion and was used as a prison during the 1870s. The light emits a white flash every 15 seconds.
Why it matters: This light is significant for marking the shoal it occupies, assisting vessels navigating the passage between Île d'Oléron and Île d'Aix. Its placement on a historic sea fortress instead of a typical tower makes it an unusual architectural feature.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 9 flashes
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1804
Significant events: Used as a prison in the 1870s, became militarily obsolete upon completion
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Chatelaillon-Plage(6.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D1256.3
- NGA No.
- 1385
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-287
Tower & Structure
Structure: A light is mounted on the side of a square platform, which is part of a historic fort.
Location
- City
- Île-d'Aix
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Sea Region
- Located on a shoal halfway between the Île d'Oléron and the Île d'Aix, approximately 3.2 km southwest of the Île d'Aix.
- Latitude
- 45.9997°
- Longitude
- -1.2138°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Fort Boyard على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب France، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.