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La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (4) Red 15s🇫🇷FROperational

Location & Light Range

About La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 12 meters tall and painted bright red, is located in the Goulet de Fromentine, a strait between the Île de Noirmoutier and the mainland. Its focal plane is 6 meters above sea level, and it emits a red light with four flashes every 15 seconds. The lighthouse marks the north side of the entrance to the Goulet from the Atlantic, situated just off the south point of the Île de Noirmoutier. The nearest port, La Barre-de-Monts, is 0.5 kilometers away. The structure features a gallery, and its stone construction has been a consistent aid to navigation.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is significant for vessels navigating the Goulet de Fromentine, a channel providing access to the Île de Noirmoutier. Its light specifically warns mariners about the northern side of the strait's entrance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (4) Red 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl R 15s
Focal Height
6m
Geographic Range
8.9NM

Location

Country
🇫🇷France
Sea Region
Located in the Goulet de Fromentine, a strait separating the Île de Noirmoutier from the mainland, this beacon marks the north side of the entrance to the Goulet from the Atlantic, just off the south point of the Île de Noirmoutier.
Latitude
46.8921°
Longitude
-2.1506°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
bright red
Material
stone

Structure: round solid stone tower with gallery, painted bright red

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Barre-de-Monts(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D1170
NGA No.
1112
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (4) Red 15s — 4 red flashes every 15 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LA BARRE DE MONTS at 0.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Le Bonhomme (5.6 NM NW), PORT DE MORIN (7.9 NM NW), L'HERBAUDIERE (10 NM NW), PORNIC LA NOEVEILLAR (13.1 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses 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.
How can I track vessels near La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Barre-de-Monts Lighthouses 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.