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Pointe du Millier Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 6s🇫🇷Beuzec-Cap-Sizun, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe du Millier Lighthouse

Pointe du Millier Lighthouse was built in 1881 from stone as a semicylindrical tower attached to a one-story keeper's house. The tower stands 8 meters tall, with its light positioned 34 meters above sea level. Its light produces two white occultations every 6 seconds and has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse displays white, red, and green light signals to provide directional guidance. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigation in Baie de Douarnenez, offering specific sector guidance through its colored lights. Its design, integrating the tower with the keeper's house, is a notable architectural feature.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc(2) 6s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1881

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with unpainted stone trim
Material
stone

Structure: semicylindrical stone tower attached to the front face of a 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Beuzec-Cap-Sizun
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
on a headland on the south side of the Baie de Douarnenez, about 5 km (3 mi) northeast of Bouzec-Cap-Sizun
Latitude
48.0988°
Longitude
-4.4655°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Douarnenez(5.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D0836
NGA No.
240
ARLHS No.
FRA-360
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe du Millier Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe du Millier displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 6s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 6 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 Millier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe du Millier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TREBOUL at 5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Audierne (5.4 NM SSW), Douarnenez (5.4 NM E), Plozévet (7.1 NM S), Plogoff (9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe du Millier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe du Millier 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 Pointe du Millier Lighthouse?+
Pointe du Millier 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 Pointe du Millier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe du Millier 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.