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LeColombier

15 Rue Ernest Renan, 22700 Perros-Guirec, France

Name and Location

The Colombier Lighthouse is a historic maritime landmark located in Perros-Guirec, France, on the northern coast of Brittany.

Construction and History

The Le Colombier lighthouse was first constructed in 1902 by the French government to serve as a beacon for ships navigating the perilous coastline. Over the years, it has undergone several renovations and upgrades to ensure its continued importance in maritime safety.

Architecture and Materials

Standing at an impressive 28 meters tall, the lighthouse is constructed from white stone and features a striking octagonal shape with a central column supporting the lantern room.

Light and Navigation

The Le Colombier lighthouse emits a powerful Q-characterized beam of white light that reaches a range of 14 nautical miles, providing vital guidance to vessels in the area. The light sector starts at 214 degrees and ends at 234 degrees, ensuring maximum visibility for mariners navigating the waters.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The original light source was fueled by oil, but today it is powered by electricity. The lighthouse can be found at the following geographic coordinates: -3.4429206, 48.7986652 (WGS84).

Further Information

For further information, please refer to Admiralty Chart: A1774 and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Identifier: 114-7808.

Details

NameLeColombier
City
CountryFrance
Coordinates48.7986652, -3.4429206
Focal height28metersabovesealevel
Tower height28meterstall
Light characteristicQ-characterized,whitelight
Light range14nauticalmiles