Name and Location

The Unnamed Lighthouse at the Mouth of the Hérault River stands at the eastern jetty of the Hérault River as it flows into the Mediterranean, serving as a regulatory light for vessels entering and leaving the port of Agde. Its location is in Agde, Hérault Department, Occitanie Region, France, with a postal code of 34300.

Construction and History

The construction date and original architect of this lighthouse are not documented in available sources. No major shipwrecks or notable visits specifically tied to this light have been recorded publicly.

Architecture and Materials

The structure is a small, cylindrical tower on a concrete pier foundation, presumed to be made of reinforced concrete or masonry (not officially documented). The color and markings are likely painted white, with minimal day-marking stripes (unconfirmed).

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic is not documented in public sources; likely a single flashing white light at short intervals. The nominal range is not documented; typical minor port lights range 5-10 nautical miles. The function of this lighthouse is to guide small commercial, fishing, and pleasure craft into the Hérault estuary and port basin.

Accessibility and Visiting

The jetty is open to pedestrians; access to the tower itself is restricted. There is no entrance fee or opening hours for visiting the tower. On-site facilities are limited to a public walkway; nearest services can be found in Agde town.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding environment features mudflats and salt-marsh zones of the Hérault delta, backed by the sandy beaches of Cap d'Agde to the south. The nearby facilities include the Port of Agde commercial docks, sailing clubs, fish markets, and the road "Boulevard des Matelots" runs parallel to the quay.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are recorded about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The current use is active navigation light. The managing authority is presumed to be the French Lighthouse Service (Service des phares et balises). Automation is likely fully automated, with no keeper's quarters surviving. No official historic designation has been found for this lighthouse.

Further Information

https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/71939508; IGN (Institut Géographique National) coastal mapping dataset (2010); SHOM (Service Hydrographique et Océanographique de la Marine) nautical chart no. 7263; Agde municipal tourism office: https://www.capdagde.com.