Name and Location

The Phare de l’Île Tristan (Tour-tan Enez Tristan) is a coastal navigation aid located on Île Tristan, an island at the mouth of Douarnenez Bay in Brittany, France. The official name is Phare de l’Île Tristan, while its Breton name is Tour-tan Enez Tristan.

2. Construction and History

The exact construction era and architect of the lighthouse are unknown. There is no documented history or information available on this topic.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure of the lighthouse has been recorded as a “man_made��� building, but there is no further information available on its architecture, materials, or height.

4. Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, there is no available data on the light characteristics, such as flash pattern, range, or focal height. It is likely that the lighthouse is automated, as common for French coastal lights, but there is no public record of a radar or AIS station on site.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The island is accessible by private boat or charter from Douarnenez, but there is no regular ferry service. The tower itself is not open to the general public. Visitors may land on the island, but climbing the lantern is not permitted. There are no facilities for visitors, including a visitor center, restrooms, or refreshments.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on a rocky islet overlooking Douarnenez Bay. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the bay, Pointe du Raz (on clear days), and the Crozon peninsula. The surrounding landscape features typical Breton coastal heath with tidal pools and seabird colonies.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

Local legend tells that the island is haunted by the “lady of the bay,” but this is a fisherman's yarn and has no basis in fact. There are no documented tales of former lighthouse keepers or notable shipwrecks immediately offshore the lighthouse.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The French Service des Phares et Balises (Lighthouse & Beacons Service) likely manages the lighthouse, which is owned by the state as part of the lighthouse domain. The lighthouse is operational as a coastal navigation aid.

9. Further Information

• * OpenStreetMap feature: way/122875727 (man_made=lighthouse)
• * Wikidata entry Q3378444
• * French Wikipedia article: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phare_de_l’Île_Tristan