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Le Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse

Q Red🇫🇷Le Pouliguen, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Le Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse

This lighthouse was built in 1957 at the end of Le Pouliguen's south breakwater. It features a rakish white pylon designed to resemble a yacht's mast, mounted atop a small equipment room. The structure stands 15 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 13 meters. Emitting a quick flashing red light, it provides a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the southern entrance to Le Pouliguen harbor, guiding vessels and preventing collisions with the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1957

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Color
white

Structure: rakish pylon in the shape of a yacht's mast, mounted on a small equipment room

Location

City
Le Pouliguen
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Sea Region
Located at the end of the south breakwater of Le Pouliguen.
Latitude
47.2736°
Longitude
-2.4246°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Baule-Escoublac(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D1098
NGA No.
0884
ARLHS No.
FRA-741
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Le Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse at night?+
Le Pouliguen Jetée 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 Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Le Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Baule-Escoublac at 0.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include LE POULIGUEN (0.3 NM N), Le Quesne (3.1 NM W), LE CROISIC (3.6 NM WNW), La Turballe (5.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Le Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Le Pouliguen Jetée 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 Pouliguen Jetée Sud Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Le Pouliguen Jetée 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.