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Cap Sicié Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 6s🇫🇷La Seyne-sur-Mer, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap Sicié Lighthouse

A square cylindrical stone tower, 17 meters high, stands at Cap Sicié, a promontory southwest of Toulon. It is attached to a one-story stone keeper's house and features a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse's focal plane reaches 47 meters, casting a white light with two flashes every six seconds. This structure is situated above the point of the cape, which juts into the Mediterranean Sea. The site, historically a location for a sémaphore and military installations, is accessible, but the tower remains closed to the public. The nearest port is Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, located 3.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns mariners of the Cap Sicié promontory. Its enduring function at a historically strategic point, where a sémaphore once operated, underscores its navigational value.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
47m
Geographic Range
18.2NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Never a major lighthouse, site of a sémaphore and military installations

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
stone
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to the front of a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
La Seyne-sur-Mer
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
Cap Sicié, a rugged promontory jutting into the Mediterranean southwest of Toulon, located above the point of the cape.
Latitude
43.0464°
Longitude
5.8587°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
E0713
NGA No.
6788
ARLHS No.
FRA-019
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap Sicié Lighthouse at night?+
Cap Sicié displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 6s — 2 white flashes every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cap Sicié Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap Sicié Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAINT MANDRIER at 3.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include La Seyne-sur-Mer (3.8 NM NNE), Sanary-sur-Mer (4.9 NM NNW), Toulon (5 NM NNE), BANDOL (6.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap Sicié Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap Sicié Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Cap Sicié Lighthouse?+
Cap Sicié Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cap Sicié Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap Sicié Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.