Name and Location

The Phare de Fatouville is a historic lighthouse located in Fatouville-Grestain, a commune in the Eure department of Normandy, France.

Construction and History

The Phare de Fatouville was built in [year] as part of a series of lighthouses constructed along the Normandy coast to aid navigation and maritime safety. The lighthouse has played a crucial role in supporting the region's shipping industry and has been an important landmark for local fishermen and sailors.

Architecture and Materials

The Phare de Fatouville is a traditional cylindrical lighthouse with a black-and-white striped tower, characteristic of many French lighthouses. The structure stands at approximately [height] meters tall and features a lantern room at the top, which houses a powerful light source to guide mariners through foggy or stormy conditions.

Light and Navigation

The Phare de Fatouville operates using [light source type], with a range of [distance] kilometers. The lighthouse is equipped with a Fresnel lens, which magnifies and focuses the light beam to maximize visibility at sea. The structure's height and position allow it to serve as a key reference point for mariners navigating the Normandy coast.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

• • Type: Feature
• • Properties:
•  + @id: node/3627204489
•  + man_made: lighthouse
•  + name: Phare de Fatouville
•  + source: IGN 2010 (within the framework of regulatory cartography)
• • Geometry:
•  + Type: Point
•  + Coordinates: [0.3252859, 49.4140644]
• • Id: node/3627204489

Further Information

Note that the exact coordinates and height of the lighthouse are subject to change due to updates or corrections in the original data source.