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Pointe du Petit Minou Lighthouse

Fl red 6s🇫🇷Plouzané, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe du Petit Minou Lighthouse

Also known as: Pointe du Petit Minou (feu antérieur)

Constructed in 1848, the Pointe du Petit Minou lighthouse is a 26-meter cylindrical tower made of stone and granite, with its light positioned 32 meters above sea level. The structure includes a lantern and gallery atop a circular, single-story keeper's dwelling. Its light pattern consists of two white flashes followed by a red flash, visible for 15.7 nautical miles. This active navigation aid is situated near Plouzané in Brittany, France.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks the waters near Pointe du Petit Minou, a significant headland. Its round granite tower, joined to a keeper's house, serves as a reference point for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl red 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W.R
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1848

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camaret-sur-Mer(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
D0790
NGA No.
152
ARLHS No.
FRA-032

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
otherwise
Material
stone, granite

Structure: round granite tower with lantern and gallery, rising from a circular 1-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Plouzané
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
Pointe du Petit Minou, France
Latitude
48.3367°
Longitude
-4.6143°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe du Petit Minou Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe du Petit Minou displays the characteristic Fl red 6s. 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 Pointe du Petit Minou Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe du Petit Minou Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PLOUGONVELIN at 3.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Camaret-sur-Mer (3.5 NM SSE), Le Fret (5 NM SE), Brest (5.7 NM ENE), Le Conquet (6.3 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe du Petit Minou Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe du Petit Minou 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 Petit Minou Lighthouse?+
Pointe du Petit Minou 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 Petit Minou Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe du Petit Minou 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.