Name and Location

The Crouesty Lighthouse, officially known as Phare du Crouesty, is located in Port du Crouesty, a marina in Arzon, Morbihan, Brittany, France. Its address is 4 Chemin du Croisty, 56640 Arzon, France.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was constructed in the late 20th century, specifically from 1980 to 1982. It was commissioned to serve the newly developed Crouesty marina, which has since become one of Brittany's largest marinas. The lighthouse is not listed as a historic monument, but rather treated as modern navigational infrastructure.

Architecture and Materials

The Crouesty Lighthouse features a functional, utilitarian design typical of late-20th-century harbour beacons. It is made of reinforced concrete (shaft and gallery) with a metal lantern room. The tower rises directly from a reinforced-concrete breakwater base, standing at 37 meters above the base and approximately 43 meters above mean sea level.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a light characteristic of Fl.(2) W 15s, or two white flashes every 15 seconds. Its nominal range is 14 nautical miles (approximately 26 km). The light is fully automated and remotely monitored by the regional lighthouse authority, with no radar or AIS antenna reported on-site.

Accessibility and Visiting

The tower is located on a private breakwater within the marina harbour area, making it inaccessible to the public. However, viewing points are available from the Quai des Cabestans or the east side of the basin, where pedestrian paths along the marina promenade offer scenic views.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding area offers a range of attractions. Visitors can stroll along the marina promenade, take daily boat excursions into the Gulf of Morbihan, or enjoy one of the nearby beaches, such as Plage de Port-Blanc or Plage du Grand Mont. The coastal footpath (GR 34) runs along the tip of the Rhuys peninsula, providing panoramic views of the lighthouse and its surroundings.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No specific anecdotes or folklore are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Crouesty Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation under the authority of the French Service des Phares et Balises. Its dimensions include a tower height of 37 meters above the base, with a focal plane at approximately 43 meters above mean sea level. The lighthouse's coordinates are 47°32′37″ N, 2°53′43″ W (decimal: 47.543772° N, –2.895271° E).

Further Information

For further information, consult the OpenStreetMap entry at https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/171109590 or visit the local tourism office (Arzon) at https://www.ot-arzon.fr/.