Name and Location

The lighthouse at Barfleur Harbour is located on the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy, France. The exact name of the lighthouse is not documented in public sources, but it serves as a navigational aid at the entrance to Barfleur harbour. Its coordinates are 49°40′19.2″ N, 1°15′27.8��� W.

Construction and History

The construction era of the lighthouse is undocumented, but based on regional development of harbour lights, it likely dates back to the 19th or early 20th century. The first appearance of the lighthouse on the French cadastre was in 2012.

Architecture and Materials

The structure of the lighthouse is a small rectangular or cylindrical tower attached to a harbour building. The materials used are unspecified, but likely include masonry or reinforced concrete with a painted finish. The style of the lighthouse is functional, without decorative embellishments.

Light and Navigation

The operational status of the lighthouse is believed to be active as a harbour entrance aid. The light characteristic is not officially listed, but speculation suggests it may be a fixed or occulting white light. The focal height and range are not documented, but typical small harbour lights have a focal height of 5-10 m and range up to 5 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to general visitors and is located on a working quay. Visitors can access the site on foot from Barfleur village centre (the quay is a 5-minute walk from the port).

Notable Views and Landscape

From the harbour promenade and adjacent mole, visitors can enjoy views of the rugged cliffs, tidal flats, and bird-watching sites along the Cotentin coastal scenery.

Anecdotes and Folklore

• Barfleur was once a major medieval embarkation point for the English Channel crossing. Local legend holds that King Henry I of England embarked here for England in 1101.

Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority is likely the French “Service des Phares et Balises” under the Maritime Prefecture of the English Channel and North Sea. The lighthouse is almost certainly automated, with no on-site keeper.

Further Information

For further information on the lighthouse, consult the French cadastre (way/153805863), SHOM charts (���Baie de Seine – Manche” series), and the French Maritime Prefecture website (mer.gouv.fr).