Name and Location

The Phare de la Chaussée Neuve (Chaussée Neuve Lighthouse) is situated at 35 Quai Boulay Paty, Paimbœuf, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France. Its coordinates are 47°17′25″ N, 2°01′57″ W.

2. Construction and History

The Phare de la Chaussée Neuve is a river-port lighthouse with no recorded construction date or architect. It appears in the French cadastre as a "man_made:lighthouse" and is classified on nautical charts as a "light_major" beacon. The feature serves as a primary navigational light for vessels entering or leaving Paimbœuf's harbor.

3. Architecture and Materials

No information about construction materials, tower shape, height, or architectural style was found in publicly available sources.

4. Light and Navigation

Light characteristic, range, and focal height are not documented in available datasets.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse stands on a public quay with no information on interior access, guided tours, or visitor facilities.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors to the Quai Boulay Paty can enjoy views along the Loire estuary, watch river traffic, and admire nearby 19th-century port warehouses. Paimbœuf town center, within walking distance, offers cafés, a small municipal museum, and riverside promenades.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

None available.

8. Technical and Operational Details

No formal heritage listing or protection status was identified. The managing authority is not explicitly given in public records. Current operational status (automated vs. manned) and whether the light remains active have not been confirmed.

9. Further Information

• For more information, visit OpenStreetMap (Way #64856384): https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/64856384
• French Cadastre (DGI-Fiances Publiques), update 2017: https://www.google.com/maps?q=47.2903678,-2.0325976