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Le Lez Lighthouse

Fl Green 2.5s🇫🇷Palavas-les-Flots, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Lez Lighthouse

Also known as: Le Lez (Palavaz-les-Flots)

Le Lez lighthouse is a 6-meter post that rises from a 1-story equipment shelter. The structure is painted white with a dark green band at its top. It emits a green flash every 2.5 seconds, visible for 9.7 nautical miles. This light marks the entrance to the Lez River, which is canalized in its lower course. The river channel provides access to Palavas-les-Flots and connects to the Canal du Rhône à Sète. The lighthouse is situated on the north side of the river entrance.

Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding vessels safely into the Lez River, a critical entry point for traffic heading to Palavas-les-Flots and connecting to the intracoastal Canal du Rhône à Sète.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl G 2.5s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Palavas-les-Flots
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Occitania
Sea Region
Marks the entrance to the Lez River, which is canalized in its lower course; the river channel leads to Palavas-les-Flots and connects to the intracoastal Canal du Rhône à Sète. It is located on the north side of the river/canal entrance.
Latitude
43.5260°
Longitude
3.9345°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
post
Tower Color
white with dark green band at the top

Structure: A 6m post rising from a triangular 1-story equipment shelter, painted white with a dark green band at the top.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Grande-Motte(6.5 km)
Admiralty No.
E0577.5
NGA No.
6270
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Lez Lighthouse at night?+
Le Lez displays the characteristic Fl Green 2.5s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Le Lez Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Lez Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS at 0.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include CARNON PLAGE (2.1 NM NE), Mireval (6.1 NM WSW), Mauguio (6.5 NM NNE), La grande motte (6.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Lez Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Lez 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 Le Lez Lighthouse?+
Le Lez 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 Le Lez Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Lez 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.