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Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇫🇷FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse

Constructed from stone in 1872, the Les Pierres Noires lighthouse stands on a rocky islet situated nine kilometers west of Pointe St.-Mathieu and eight kilometers southeast of Île Molène. The cylindrical tower, painted with its upper half red and lower half white, reaches a height of 28 meters. Its black lantern tops the structure, which incorporates keeper's quarters into its design. This lighthouse emits a single red flash every 5 seconds, visible for 14.7 nautical miles. The nearest port, Camaret-sur-Mer, lies 13.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a hazardous rocky islet in the waters off Brittany, providing a warning to vessels navigating busy shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1872

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camaret-sur-Mer(13.2 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-050

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
Upper half red, lower half white; lantern black
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower with lantern and gallery, incorporating keeper's quarters

Location

Country
🇫🇷France
Sea Region
Located on a rocky islet about 9 km west of Pointe St.-Mathieu and 8 km southeast of Île Molène.
Latitude
48.3114°
Longitude
-4.9150°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse at night?+
Les Pierres Noires displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Île-Molène at 5.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include LE CONQUET (6.1 NM ENE), Le Conquet (6.8 NM ENE), Le Conquet (6.8 NM ENE), PLOUGONVELIN (8.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Les Pierres Noires 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 Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse?+
Les Pierres Noires 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 Les Pierres Noires Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Les Pierres Noires 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.