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Fatouville Lighthouse

🇫🇷Fatouville-Grestain, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Fatouville Lighthouse

Built in 1850 as designed by Léonce Reynaud, the Fatouville Lighthouse is an octagonal stone tower standing 32 meters tall. The structure includes a lantern and gallery, attached to a two-story keeper's house. It is situated on a hilltop about 7 kilometers west of Honfleur, near the D312 highway and 1500 meters south of the river. The lighthouse ceased operations in 1909 and was later sold into private ownership. Recognized as a historic monument in 2010, the site is now open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's recognition as a historic monument in 2010 highlights its enduring cultural value. Its original purpose was to guide river traffic, underscoring its historical role in regional maritime safety.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Material
stone

Structure: octagonal stone tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 2-story keeper's house

Location

City
Fatouville-Grestain
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
on a hilltop in Fatouville, about 7 km west of Honfleur off the D312 highway, 1500 m south of the river
Latitude
49.4140°
Longitude
0.3253°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Honfleur(3.5 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-282
Wikidata
Q3378215 →

Construction & History

Year Built
1850
Heritage Status
historic monument in 2010

Significant events: Inactive since 1909, sold into private hands, recognized as a historic monument in 2010

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fatouville Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fatouville Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Berville-sur-Mer at 2.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Honfleur (3.3 NM WNW), Rogerville (4.5 NM NW), Gonfreville-l'Orcher (6.3 NM NW), La Cerlangue (6.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fatouville Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fatouville 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 Fatouville Lighthouse?+
Fatouville Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Fatouville Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fatouville 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.