Île d'Houat (Jetée de St. Gildas) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Île d'Houat (Jetée de St. Gildas) Lighthouse
Constructed in 1957 from stone, this masonry tower stands 5 meters tall on the Île d'Houat at the end of the St. Gildas jetty. The light is displayed from a short mast atop the structure, with a focal height of 8 meters. It emits a green flash every 6 seconds, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the island's harbor, a safe haven for local vessels. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels into the harbor on Île d'Houat, providing safe passage for fishing boats and pleasure craft.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl G 6s
- Focal Height
- 8m
- Geographic Range
- 9.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1957
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 5m
- Material
- stone
Structure: masonry tower with gallery; the light is displayed from a short mast
Location
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Sea Region
- Island of Houat, France, at the St. Gildas jetty
- Latitude
- 47.3928°
- Longitude
- -2.9556°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Hoedic(4.4 km)
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-627
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