Île de Sein Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Île de Sein Lighthouse
Constructed in 1952, this active lighthouse stands on the island of Île de Sein, off the coast of Brittany, France. The structure is a cylindrical, reinforced concrete tower that rises 51 meters, with the light positioned at 49 meters above sea level. It features a lantern and gallery at its summit. The tower emerges from the center of a two-story keeper's house built of stone. Visitors can access the lighthouse, which offers a geographic range of 18.5 nautical miles. The nearest port is Audierne, located 13.2 kilometers away.
Why it matters: Its strategic placement on Île de Sein is important for guiding maritime traffic through the complex waters off the French coast. As an accessible, active lighthouse, it also draws visitors, offering a tangible link to the daily realities of coastal navigation.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 49m
- Geographic Range
- 18.5NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1952
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 51m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone, concrete
Structure: round reinforced concrete tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the center of a 2-story stone keeper's house
Location
- City
- Quimper
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Brittany
- Sea Region
- The island of Île de Sein, off the coast of France
- Latitude
- 48.0435°
- Longitude
- -4.8669°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Audierne(13.2 km)
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-066
اعثر على منارة Île de Sein على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب France، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.