Piriac-sur-Mer Lighthouse

This semicircular concrete tower, standing 8 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1949 at the end of the Quai de Verdun in Piriac-sur-Mer. Painted white, the structure emits two white flashes every 6 seconds, with variations to red and green. Its focal height is also 8 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated on the Quai de Verdun, 0.1 kilometers from the nearest port, which shares the same name. It is an active navigational aid, with the NGA list number 0812 and Admiralty number D1074.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into the port of Piriac-sur-Mer, specifically marking the end of the Quai de Verdun. Its distinctive light, which varies in color (white, red, or green) based on the approach direction, provides critical guidance for vessels entering the busy harbor.