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Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse

Q White/Red/Green🇫🇷Le Conquet, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse

Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire is a 8-meter tall cylindrical stone tower built in 1899. It stands 54 meters northwest of the main lighthouse at Pointe St.-Mathieu. The tower is painted white with unpainted stone trim and has a lantern and gallery. Its focal height is 26 meters, with a geographic range of 14.5 nautical miles. The light emits quick flashing white, red, or green signals depending on direction. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed for climbing.

Why it matters: This directional auxiliary light is indispensable for smaller ships, providing precise guidance to safely navigate the intricate channels and hazards around Pointe St.-Mathieu.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White/Red/Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Raw Code
Q W,R,G (directional)
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1899

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: round cylindrical stone tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with unpainted stone trim

Location

City
Le Conquet
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Brittany
Sea Region
This directional light helps guide smaller ships around the Pointe St.-Mathieu. Located about 54 m (175 ft) northwest of the main lighthouse.
Latitude
48.3625°
Longitude
-4.7885°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Camaret-sur-Mer(9.4 km)
ARLHS No.
FRA-624
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse at night?+
Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire displays the characteristic Q White/Red/Green. 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 Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LE CONQUET at 0.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Le Conquet (0.9 NM ENE), Le Conquet (0.9 NM ENE), PLOUGONVELIN (3.8 NM ESE), Île-Molène (7.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire 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 Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse?+
Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire 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 Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saint-Mathieu Feu Auxiliaire 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.