Name and Location

The Feu de la Pointe d'Agon, also known as the Light of Pointe d'Agon, is a small coastal lighthouse beacon located on the Manche coast of Normandy, France. Its official address is Agon-Coutainville, Canton d'Agon-Coutainville, Arrondissement of Coutances, Manche, Normandy, France, and its coordinates are 49.0031398 N, –1.5771309 E.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but local maritime guides suggest it was erected in the mid-20th century, possibly as part of post-war coastal reconstruction. The original architect is also unknown. The tower's materials are not formally documented, appearing to be rendered masonry or precast concrete.

Architecture and Materials

The Feu de la Pointe d'Agon has a functional utilitarian lighthouse tower with a white-washed finish. Its exact shape is unclear, but it appears to be a short cylindrical or square-section beacon. The height above ground is estimated to be under 10 meters.

Light and Navigation

Details about the light characteristic are not publicly available. The range of the light is also unknown, although typical minor coastal lights of this type have a range of 5-10 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

The site is freely accessible on foot via coastal paths from Agon-Coutainville center or the "Route Sans Nom." However, the tower itself is closed to visitors, with no museum, visitor center, or onsite facilities.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the point, one can enjoy wide vistas along the beach and dune walks. The views stretch across open sea to the southwest and back toward Agon-Coutainville to the southeast.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Pointe d'Agon is known for its dramatic tidal shifts, which at low tide allow visitors to walk far out toward sandbanks. Locally, there are no significant shipwrecks recorded directly off the point, although the wider bay has a history of grounding incidents in fog.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is unmanned and likely fully automated. It is managed by French maritime authorities (Direction Interrégionale de la Mer Nord-Atlantique – Manche–Mer du Nord). The site appears on SHOM chart series for Baie de la Seine / Baie de la Veys (exact chart number approx. 6702).

Further Information

For further information, please visit OpenStreetMap (way/129279268), the French Cadastre (DGFiP) source, local update 2011, SHOM nautical chart index—Baie de la Seine / Baie de la Veys, and Agon-Coutainville municipal website (tourist office).