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Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red 12s🇫🇷Camaret-sur-Mer, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse

Built of stone in 1849, Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse is a 14-meter-high cylindrical tower topped with a lantern and gallery. It rises from the front of a two-story stone keeper's house. The tower, painted white with unpainted stone trim, emits three white or red occulting flashes every 12 seconds. Its focal plane sits 49 meters above the sea, providing a geographic range of 18.5 nautical miles. Located on the west end of the Crozon peninsula near Camaret-sur-Mer, the lighthouse marks the southern side of the approach to Brest.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation into Brest, a significant naval and commercial port. Its light warns mariners of the westernmost point of the Crozon peninsula, a critical landmark for vessels approaching from the Atlantic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red 12s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Oc(3) W R 12s
Focal Height
49m
Geographic Range
18.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1849

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camaret-sur-Mer(1.7 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-505

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with unpainted stone trim
Material
stone

Structure: square cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, rising from the front of a 2-story stone keeper's house

Location

City
Camaret-sur-Mer
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
West end of the Crozon peninsula, marking the south side of the approach to Brest, near Camaret-sur-Mer.
Latitude
48.2803°
Longitude
-4.6293°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe du Toulinguet displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red 12s — 3 white/red 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Camaret-sur-Mer at 1.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Le Fret (4.5 NM E), PLOUGONVELIN (4.5 NM NW), Le Conquet (7.5 NM NW), Le Conquet (7.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe du Toulinguet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe du Toulinguet 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 Toulinguet Lighthouse?+
Pointe du Toulinguet 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 Toulinguet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe du Toulinguet 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.