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Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse

Q Red🇫🇷Le Palais, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse

This masonry lighthouse, built in 1891, marks the end of the mole enclosing the southeast side of Le Palais harbor on Belle-Île. The structure consists of a 10-meter masonry tower topped with a red lantern and gallery. Its light emits a quick-flashing red signal. Located at the principal town of Le Palais, the lighthouse stands just 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for maritime traffic entering Le Palais, the main port of Belle-Île. Its specific light characteristic helps delineate the end of the mole, guiding ferries and local vessels into the busy harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1891

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Color
white with a red lantern
Material
masonry

Structure: masonry tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Le Palais
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
end of the mole enclosing the southeast side of the harbor of Le Palais, the principal town of Belle-Île
Latitude
47.3470°
Longitude
-3.1512°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Le Palais(0.1 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-342
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse at night?+
Le Palais Môle du Sud displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LE PALAIS at 0.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sauzon (3.2 NM WNW), Quiberon (7.9 NM N), ILE D'HOUAT (8.4 NM ENE), Saint-Pierre-Quiberon (10.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Palais Môle du Sud 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 Le Palais Môle du Sud Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Palais Môle du Sud 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.