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Pointe du Devin Lighthouse

Oc (4) White/Red/Green 12s🇫🇷L'Épine, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe du Devin Lighthouse

This 7-meter concrete mast, built in 1925, stands at the base of the west breakwater for Port Morin à l'Épine. Its upper half and gallery are painted green, with the lower portion white. The light emits four flashes of white, red, or green every 12 seconds, guiding vessels. Located near L'Épine on the Île de Noirmoutier, the structure rises from an equipment shed. The geographic range of the light is 10.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for maritime traffic accessing Port Morin à l'Épine, the only port on the west coast of the Île de Noirmoutier. Its directional light offers precise guidance for vessels navigating the breakwater and entering the harbor safely.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (4) White/Red/Green 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
4 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc(4) WRG 12s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1925

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Barre-de-Monts(8.3 km)
Admiralty No.
D1168
NGA No.
1104
ARLHS No.
FRA-635

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
mast
Tower Color
Green and white
Material
concrete

Structure: A 7m post with a small gallery, rising from an equipment shed. The gallery and upper half of the post are painted green, and the rest is white.

Location

City
L'Épine
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Pays de la Loire
Sea Region
Located in a parking area in front of the port captain's office at the base of the west breakwater of Port Morin à l'Épine, the only port on the west coast of the Île de Noirmoutier, about 2 km west of L'Épine.
Latitude
46.9861°
Longitude
-2.2929°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe du Devin Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe du Devin displays the characteristic Oc (4) White/Red/Green 12s — 4 white/red/green flashes every 12 seconds. 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 white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe du Devin Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe du Devin Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT DE MORIN at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include L'HERBAUDIERE (2.4 NM N), Le Bonhomme (2.7 NM ESE), LA BARRE DE MONTS (8.4 NM SE), Préfailles (9.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe du Devin Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe du Devin 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 Pointe du Devin Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe du Devin 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.