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Île de Patiras Lighthouse

White🇫🇷Saint-Androny, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Île de Patiras Lighthouse

Also known as: Île de Patiras (feu postérieur)

Île de Patiras lighthouse, built of masonry in 1879, is a cylindrical white tower that stands 22 meters high. A 9-meter cylindrical lantern structure was added in 1971, increasing the total height to 31 meters. The station was established in 1860, and the lighthouse formerly served as the rear light of an upstream range. It was deactivated in 1992 after changes in the channel rendered its navigational purpose obsolete. The structure was damaged by a storm in 1999 and subsequently restored, reopening to the public in 2008. Access to the island is by boat from Pauillac.

Why it matters: Though no longer an active aid to navigation, Île de Patiras lighthouse preserves the maritime history of the Gironde estuary and has been revitalized as a public historical and tourist site.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
White
Light Color
White

Construction & History

Year Built
1879
First Lit
1860

Significant events: station established 1860, cylindrical lantern structure added 1971, range deactivated, damaged by 1999 storm, restored 2008, opened to public 2008

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: square masonry tower with gallery, topped by a 9 m (30 ft) tall cylindrical lantern structure added in 1971 to bring the total height to 31 m (102 ft)

Location

City
Saint-Androny
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Sea Region
an island in the middle of the Gironde opposite Pauillac, marking the west side of the island near the northern tip, formerly the rear light of an upstream (southbound) range
Latitude
45.2046°
Longitude
-0.7160°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pauillac(1.3 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-812
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Île de Patiras Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île de Patiras Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pauillac at 1.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Saint-Androny (3.1 NM ESE), Blaye (5.3 NM SSE), LAMARQUE (6.4 NM S), Lamarque (6.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île de Patiras Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île de Patiras 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 Île de Patiras Lighthouse?+
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