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La Palmyre Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇫🇷La Tremblade, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About La Palmyre Lighthouse

Also known as: La Palmyre (Directional Light)

This cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 65 meters tall, with its light positioned 54 meters above sea level. Its exterior is painted a very light green, making it a visible landmark on the Chemin des Gannes near La Palmyre. The tower, which tapers at its base, features a lantern and gallery and houses a 1st order Fresnel lens. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for a geographic range of 19.3 nautical miles. The structure is open to the public and located 12 kilometers from the nearest port of Royan.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the approach channel to the Gironde estuary, a major maritime gateway in France.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
54m
Geographic Range
19.3NM

Location

City
La Tremblade
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
leading light for the approach channel to the Gironde, located on the Chemin des Gannes in La Palmyre, France, near the Hippodrome Côte de Beauté.
Latitude
45.7683°
Longitude
-1.2126°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Royan(12.0 km)
Admiralty No.
D1292
NGA No.
1490
ARLHS No.
FRA-133

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
65m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
a very light green
Material
concrete

Structure: round reinforced concrete tower, tapered at the base, with lantern and gallery; 1st order Fresnel lens

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify La Palmyre Lighthouse at night?+
La Palmyre displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Palmyre Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
La Palmyre Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Trojan-les-Bains at 3.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include PORT DES SEINES (5.1 NM NE), LA PALMYRE (5.2 NM SSE), Bourcefranc-le-Chapus (5.6 NM NNE), Chaillevette (7.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is La Palmyre Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, La Palmyre 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 Palmyre Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near La Palmyre 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.