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Cassis Main Lighthouse

🇫🇷Cassis, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cassis Main Lighthouse

Built of unpainted stone, the Cassis lighthouse is a cylindrical, white tower standing 8.5 meters high. Established in 1840, it marked the western entrance to the Cassis harbor. This structure served mariners for 75 years before ceasing operations in 1915. It is located on the west side of the harbor and its nearest port is La Ciotat, 4.5 kilometers away. The lighthouse has been under private ownership for over a century.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is significant as a historical marker of early navigational infrastructure in Cassis harbor and its long period of private ownership is a unique aspect of its history.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: round white stone tower, unpainted

Location

City
Cassis
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
west side of Cassis harbor
Latitude
43.2140°
Longitude
5.5330°

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Type
Name
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Construction & History

Year Built
1840

Significant events: Inactive since 1915

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ciotat(4.5 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-840
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Cassis Main Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cassis Main Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is VALLAT DES BRAYES at 0.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include La Ciotat (4.3 NM SE), Marseille (9.4 NM NW), Camp-du-Castellet (9.7 NM ENE), BANDOL (10.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cassis Main Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cassis Main 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 Cassis Main Lighthouse?+
Cassis Main 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 Cassis Main Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cassis Main 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.