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Pain de Sucre Lighthouse

Fl Red 2.5s🇫🇷Martigues, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pain de Sucre Lighthouse

The Pain de Sucre lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower 5 meters high, with its focal plane at 7 meters. Painted white with a red band at the top, it stands on a sharp point that shelters the west side of the harbor of Carry-le-Rouet. This active light emits a red flash every 2.5 seconds, visible for 9.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Caronte, 4.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light is essential for vessels entering and exiting the harbor of Carry-le-Rouet, marking a sharp western point that presents a navigational hazard.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl R 2.5s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Martigues
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
Located on sharp point sheltering the west side of the harbor of Carry-le-Rouet.
Latitude
43.3255°
Longitude
5.0531°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Caronte(4.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E0624.8
NGA No.
6550
ARLHS No.
FRA-468

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top
Material
concrete

Structure: round strongly-conical concrete tower, painted white with a red band at the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pain de Sucre Lighthouse at night?+
Pain de Sucre displays the characteristic Fl Red 2.5s. 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 Pain de Sucre Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pain de Sucre Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CARRO at 0.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include LES LAURONS (2.1 NM NW), CAPTAINERIE (2.4 NM E), CHEMIN DES RENAIRES (2.7 NM NW), Sausset-les-Pins (2.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pain de Sucre Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pain de Sucre 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 Pain de Sucre Lighthouse?+
Pain de Sucre Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Pain de Sucre Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pain de Sucre 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.