Name and Location

The Feux de Sainte-Barbe Lighthouse stands in the heart of France, specifically in the commune of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Pyrénées-Atlantiques department.

Construction and History

Built in 1870, this iconic lighthouse has been a vital aid to navigation for mariners ever since. According to the Archives Nationales de France (ANFR) and US NGA Pub. 113 (2010-10-22), it was an essential beacon for those navigating the French coast.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 15 meters (47 feet) with a distinctive red color. However, no further information is available on its architecture or materials.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse has a period of visibility every 12 hours for approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles). Its unique sector start angle is 95 degrees, while the end angle is 107 degrees. It is part of group 4 and has an overall sequence of 5+(1),1+(1).

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse marks the entrance to the picturesque Port de Saint-Jean-de-Luz, offering stunning views. However, no further details are provided on notable views or landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Standing at a height of 15 meters (47 feet), its geographic coordinates are -1.6602833° longitude and 43.3988167° latitude. The reference is D 1416, making it an essential beacon for mariners navigating the French coast.

Further Information

Sources:

• * Archives Nationales de France (ANFR)
• * US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Publication 113 (2010-10-22)