Name and Location

Les Moutons Lighthouse is situated on a rocky islet off the coast of Fouesnant in the Finistère department of Brittany, north-western France. The exact location can be found at 47°46′28.5″ N, 4°1′40.2″ W (dec. 47.7745897, –4.0278266).

Construction and History

The origins of Les Moutons Lighthouse date back to the early records available in 2010. No earlier archival records are readily available. The lighthouse has been fully automated since its commissioning, with no resident keeper.

Architecture and Materials

Les Moutons is a small masonry or concrete tower, approximately 20 meters above mean sea level. The exact material used for the structure remains unrecorded. The tower is white painted with a daytime daymark likely red or black band (unconfirmed).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse operates fully automated, providing an active aid to navigation on local sea-approach charts. Its range and characteristic are not officially published, but it is believed to be a short-range white flash or isophase light with a nominal range of under 10 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Notable Views and Landscape

From the vantage point, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Nearby attractions include the Pointe de la Trinité (coastal path), Plage de Kerleven (sandy beach & dunes), and Îles Glénan (archipelago accessible by ferry).

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no published legends attached to Les Moutons Lighthouse. Locals sometimes joke that the rock looks like a flock of sheep huddled together in rough weather, which may have inspired its modern name.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is managed by the French Service des phares et balises (Harbour and Lights Office). It has never been staffed; instead, it operates fully automated from commissioning. Radar and AIS facilities are not reported to be present at the site.

Further Information

For further information on Les Moutons Lighthouse, please visit OpenStreetMap Way #83221817, French Geoportail: cadastre-dgi-fr vector data (2010), SHOM nautical chart No. 7626 “Entrée de la rade de Brest”, and Fouesnant municipal tourist office: www.fouesnant-tourisme.fr.