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Huchet Lighthouse

🇫🇷Vielle-Saint-Girons, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Huchet Lighthouse

The Huchet daymark, built in 1890, is a square skeletal tower standing 8 meters tall. It carries two large triangular daymarks, pointed upwards. This structure was designed to provide visual reference for mariners navigating the coastline during daylight hours. Its distinctive design was intended to be easily identifiable against the backdrop of the coast. While the tower itself is closed to the public, the site is accessible, allowing visitors to view this unique navigational aid.

Why it matters: The Huchet daymark provided essential visual guidance for ships navigating the French coast during daylight. Its triangular markers aided mariners in identifying specific points along the shoreline for safe passage.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying two large triangular daymarks, point up

Location

City
Vielle-Saint-Girons
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Latitude
43.8909°
Longitude
-1.3755°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Capbreton(14.6 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1890

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Huchet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Huchet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hossegor at 13.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Capbreton (14.6 NM S), Saubusse (16.7 NM SSE), ANGLET (22.7 NM SSW), Boucau (23 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Huchet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Huchet 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 Huchet Lighthouse?+
Huchet 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 Huchet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Huchet 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.