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Le Paon Lighthouse

F White/Red/Green 4s🇫🇷Île-de-Bréhat, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Paon Lighthouse

Also known as: Le Paon (Île de Bréhat)

The lighthouse on Île de Bréhat, operational since 1947, stands on a rocky promontory at the island's northeast point. This cylindrical stone tower, 12 meters tall, features unpainted pink stone trim and reaches a focal height of 22 meters. It emits a continuous white, red, or green light visible for 13.6 nautical miles. The current structure was built on the foundation of the original 1860 lighthouse, which was destroyed during World War II. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Paimpol, located 5.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe passage around the challenging northeast point of the Île de Bréhat. Its unique semicircular cylindrical stone block tower represents a distinctive post-war reconstruction effort.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White/Red/Green 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F W, R, G
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1947
First Lit
1860

Significant events: original lighthouse destroyed during World War II

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with unpainted pink stone trim
Material
stone

Structure: semicircular cylindrical stone block tower with gallery but no lantern

Location

City
Île-de-Bréhat
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
rocky promontory at the northeast point of the Île de Bréhat
Latitude
48.8653°
Longitude
-2.9861°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paimpol(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
A1740
NGA No.
7860
ARLHS No.
FRA-382
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Paon Lighthouse at night?+
Le Paon displays the characteristic F White/Red/Green 4s. 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/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Le Paon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Paon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lanmodez at 4.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Paimpol (5.6 NM SSW), Lézardrieux (6.4 NM SW), Plouézec (6.9 NM S), Plougrescant (9.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Paon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Paon 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 Paon Lighthouse?+
Le Paon 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 Le Paon Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Paon 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.