Tour d'Arundel Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tour d'Arundel Lighthouse
Also known as: Tour d'Arundel (Tour de la Chaume) (feu postérieur)
Built in 1806, the Tour d'Arundel is a stone lighthouse situated in Les Sables-d'Olonne. It features a square medieval castellated base topped by a cylindrical light tower, lantern, and gallery. This unique architectural combination stands 27 meters tall, with its light positioned 33 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a quick white flash, visible for 15.9 nautical miles. It continues to be an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels near the Pays de la Loire coast. The structure is open to the public, offering a glimpse into its history.
Why it matters: Its distinctive architecture, merging medieval fortifications with a functional lighthouse, is a rare feature. The Tour d'Arundel's continuous operation since 1806 highlights its long-standing contribution to French coastal navigation.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Quick
- Light Color
- White
- Raw Code
- Q W
- Focal Height
- 33m
- Light Range
- 12NM (22.2 km)
- Geographic Range
- 15.9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1806
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 27m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: square medieval castellated stone tower with a cylindrical light tower, lantern and gallery on the top
Location
- City
- Les Sables-d'Olonne
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Latitude
- 46.4939°
- Longitude
- -1.7957°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Les Sables-d'Olonne(0.0 km)
- ARLHS No.
- FRA-174
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