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Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse

🇫🇷Honfleur, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse

The Honfleur Jetée de l'Est lighthouse is a 12-meter cylindrical stone tower built in 1876, replacing an earlier 1843 masonry structure. It features a white exterior with a red lantern and gallery, mounted on a stone base. Situated at the end of the eastern jetty, it marked the entrance to the Avant Port in the old city section of Honfleur. Navigational aids have been present at this site since the early 1800s. The lighthouse ceased active service in 2016, with a modern light now fulfilling its role. The site remains open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The succession of lights at this location since the early 1800s underscores the historical importance of guiding vessels into Honfleur's Avant Port, a long-standing entry point.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with red lantern and gallery
Material
stone

Structure: round cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, mounted on a stone base

Location

City
Honfleur
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Normandy
Sea Region
point of the jetty, marking the entrance to the Avant Port in the old city section of Honfleur
Latitude
49.4230°
Longitude
0.2351°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Honfleur(0.4 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1876

Significant events: station established early 1800s, replaced an 1843 masonry tower, inactive since 2016

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Honfleur at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Rogerville (2.6 NM N), Villerville (4.2 NM WSW), Gonfreville-l'Orcher (4.6 NM N), Le Havre (4.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Honfleur Jetée de l'Est 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 Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse?+
Honfleur Jetée de l'Est 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 Honfleur Jetée de l'Est Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Honfleur Jetée de l'Est 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.