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P25Q+45 Canet-en-Roussillon, France

Name and Location

The coastal lighthouse stands at the eastern edge of Canet-en-Roussillon, Pyrén��es-Orientales, in the Occitanie region of southern France. Its address is plus-code P25Q+45, and it can be found near Camping Brasilia / La Crouste Sud.

Construction and History

The lighthouse's construction materials are not documented, but it is a freestanding tower with a height of 24 meters (as recorded in the French national cadastre in 2010). The exact year of its construction or architect remain unknown.

Architecture and Materials

Details about the lighthouse's appearance, such as color and shape, are unavailable. Its structure type is a freestanding tower, but the materials used for its construction have not been documented.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse serves as a fixed aid to navigation along the Mediterranean shore. It is listed in the French national register of radio frequencies (ANFR) under reference 939116. However, details about the light characteristic, focal height, range, and automation status are unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

The public accessibility of the lighthouse is unavailable, and there is no indication of regular public visits or tours. Visitors can reach the site by road via the D81 coastal route, with the nearest landmark being Camping Brasilia on La Crouste Sud. No facilities have been documented on site.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks the Mediterranean Sea to the southeast and beach resorts to the west. From its base, one may see the long stretch of sand dunes, the marina at Port-Canet, and, on clear days, the foothills of the Albères range to the south.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is active and listed as a working aid to navigation. However, details about its automation status are unknown. No public records exist of associated installations such as AIS or radar.

Further Information

No dedicated monographs or scholarly articles have been published on this minor lighthouse. Interested researchers may consult the ANFR online registry or the French cadastre portal for technical updates and ownership details.

Details

NameUnknown
CityCanet-en-Roussillon
CountryFrance
Coordinates42.7077695, 3.0379307
Tower height24
Access descriptionby road via the D81 coastal route; nearest landmark is Camping Brasilia on La Crouste Sud
View descriptionthe Mediterranean Sea to the southeast and beach resorts to the west
AIS Radarfalse