Name and Location

The Phare de Kermorvan, also known as Lighthouse Kermovan, is a permanent masonry lighthouse situated on the Pointe de Kermorvan at the western entrance to the roadstead of Brest in the commune of Le Conquet (Finistère), Brittany, France. Its address is 1 Pointe de Kermorvan, 29217 Le Conquet, France.

Construction and History

The Phare de Kermorvan was constructed in the 19th century. The original construction date is not specified in available data.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse has a cylindrical masonry tower with a gallery and lantern, painted white. It stands at a height of 20.35 meters above its base and has a focal height (light above mean sea level) of approximately 20 meters.

Light and Navigation

The Phare de Kermorvan features a one-white-flash-every-5-seconds light characteristic with a nominal range of 22 nautical miles. The light is automated, typical of French lighthouses, and fully automated in recent decades. It also serves as an AIS base station aboard the tower.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Pointe de Kermorvan is accessible by car or on foot via coastal paths from Le Conquet. Visitors can view the exterior of the tower at close range, but public access inside the lantern room is restricted (no regular guided tours). Visitor facilities include picnic areas and informational panels on the Kermorvan nature reserve; parking is available at the entrance to the Pointe de Kermorvan.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on windswept granite outcrops overlooking the Iroise Sea. From the top, mariners may observe the islands of Molène and Ouessant on clear days. On land, visitors enjoy panoramic views of the rugged Breton coast and seabird colonies.

Technical and Operational Details

The Admiralty number is A1874, NGA number is 113-84, and ARLHS code is FRA024. The lighthouse is managed by French maritime authorities (Direction des Affaires Maritimes) and has a national reference number of ANFR ref. 1531738.

Further Information

For more information, refer to the French Wikipedia page on Phare de Kermorvan, seamark data from Geoportail / data.gouv.fr, Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals, Volume A, NGA List of Lights, Pub. 112, and ARLHS World List of Lights (FRA024).