Loire Estuary North Side Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Loire Estuary North Side Lighthouse Lighthouse
Constructed in 1875, the Loire Estuary North Side Lighthouse stands on a rock near the river's north bank, approximately three kilometers upstream from Paimboeuf. Originally a ten-meter cylindrical stone tower, the surviving structure is now about five meters tall. For many years, its light served to guide vessels navigating the estuary, an important waterway for maritime traffic. The lighthouse was inactive for a considerable period. Although no longer operational, the site remains accessible, allowing visitors to view the reduced stone tower and the surrounding river landscape.
Why it matters: This lighthouse marks a historical point for navigation in the Loire Estuary, particularly for traffic above Paimboeuf, and its remaining structure connects to the region's maritime past.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: round stone tower, but the surviving tower appears to be about 5 m (17 ft) in height
Location
- City
- Frossay
- Country
- 🇫🇷France
- Region
- Pays de la Loire
- Sea Region
- on a rock just off the north side of the Loire river about 3 km above Paimboeuf
- Latitude
- 47.2909°
- Longitude
- -1.9755°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1875
Significant events: Inactive for many years
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Paimboeuf(2.1 km)
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