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Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse

F green 10s🇫🇷FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse

This cylindrical stone tower, standing 10 meters tall, served the Trieux Estuary in France. Painted yellow with a black horizontal band, its focal height reached 18 meters, and it emitted a green light with a single flash every 20 seconds. The lighthouse offered a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The site remains open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for local navigation within the Trieux Estuary, guiding fishing boats and small vessels through its challenging tidal currents and sandbanks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F green 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F.G. 20
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

Country
🇫🇷France
Sea Region
Trieux Estuary, France
Latitude
48.8535°
Longitude
-3.0660°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Paimpol(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
A1746
NGA No.
7872
ARLHS No.
FRA-456

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
yellow with a black horizontal band
Material
stone

Structure: round stone tower painted yellow with a black horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses displays the characteristic F green 10s. 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 Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lanmodez at 1.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Lézardrieux (4.1 NM SSW), Paimpol (4.5 NM SSE), Plougrescant (6.6 NM W), Plouézec (7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses 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 Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses 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 Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lézardrieux (Trieux Estuary) Lighthouses 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.