Le Palais Môle du Nord Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Le Palais Môle du Nord Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Le Palais Môle du Nord was constructed in 1891 as a masonry tower topped with a green lantern and gallery. It stands on the mole that defines the northwest edge of the harbor for Le Palais, the main town on Belle-Île. The station was originally established in 1839, with this current structure taking over duties later in the century. The tower measures 10 meters in height, with its light positioned 8 meters above sea level. It emits a quick-flashing green light, visible for 9.7 nautical miles.
Why it matters: This lighthouse directly guides vessels entering Le Palais harbor, assisting ferries and other craft in safely reaching Belle-Île's principal town. Its distinct green flash aids in identifying the port entrance, particularly when approaching from the open sea.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Quick
- Light Color
- Green
- Raw Code
- Q G
- Focal Height
- 8m
- Geographic Range
- 9.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1891
Significant events: Station established 1839
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Le Palais(0.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- D1042
- NGA No.
- 0660
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-341
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Color
- white, lantern green
- Material
- masonry
Structure: masonry tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Sea Region
- Located at the end of the mole enclosing the northwest side of the harbor of Le Palais, the principal town of Belle-Île.
- Latitude
- 47.3469°
- Longitude
- -3.1512°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Le Palais Môle du Nord على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب France، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.