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La Colombier Lighthouse

Oc (4) White 12s🇫🇷Perros-Guirec, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About La Colombier Lighthouse

Also known as: La Colombier (Passe de l'Est Feu Antérieur)

The La Colombier lighthouse, built in 1860, is a stone keeper's house painted white, standing 7 meters tall. Initially, its light shone from a circular window on the seaward side of this dwelling. The active light is now shown from a small skeletal tower placed in front of the house. This lighthouse has a geographic range of 14.9 nautical miles and displays an occulting white light, with four flashes every 12 seconds. The keeper's house was repainted in 2021.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks local waters above the waterfront in Saint-Quay-Perros and aids navigation for vessels approaching the harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (4) White 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc(4) W 12s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1860

Significant events: light moved to a small skeletal tower, house repainted in 2021

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: A 7m 1-story stone keeper's house, painted white, with a circular window for the original light. The active light is now displayed from a small skeletal tower positioned in front of the house.

Location

City
Perros-Guirec
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
above the waterfront in Saint-Quay-Perros, France, marking the local waters.
Latitude
48.7978°
Longitude
-3.4438°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Treguier(8.8 km)
Admiralty No.
A1774
NGA No.
7808
ARLHS No.
FRA-244
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Colombier Lighthouse at night?+
La Colombier displays the characteristic Oc (4) White 12s — 4 white flashes every 12 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does La Colombier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Colombier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Perros-Guirec at 1.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Lannion (3.9 NM S), TREBEURDEN (5.9 NM WSW), Trédrez-Locquémeau (7.6 NM SW), Tréguier (8.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Colombier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Colombier 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 La Colombier Lighthouse?+
La Colombier 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 La Colombier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Colombier 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.