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Phare de la Haize

1 Rue du Phare, 35400 Saint-Malo, France

Name and Location

Phare de la Haize is a historic lighthouse located in Saint-Malo, France. Its coordinates are -1.9783518° E and 48.6711454° N.

Construction and History

Built by the French monarchy in 1676, Phare de la Haize has been guiding mariners for over three centuries. This well-preserved beacon has played a crucial role in the region's maritime history, serving as a vital aid to navigation for ships entering and leaving the harbor of Saint-Malo.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at 40 meters (131 feet) tall, with a unique design featuring a red-painted lantern room on top of a white base. The architecture has been largely unchanged since its construction, making it an iconic landmark in the region.

Light and Navigation

Phare de la Haize's light range is 24 nautical miles (44 kilometers), covering a sector from 88.2�� to 89.7°. In addition to its traditional lighthouse function, it also serves as a radio station transmitting AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals to mariners in the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site via public transportation or by driving to the nearby parking area. The exact location is on the coast of Saint-Malo, France.

Notable Views and Landscape

Unfortunately, no information about notable views or landscape is available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories are available.

Technical and Operational Details

Phare de la Haize has a height of 40 meters (131 feet), with an MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number of 992271311. Its unique design has been largely unchanged since its construction in 1676.

Further Information

A 1676.1 and Q3378357 are references for Phare de la Haize, while the lighthouse is also listed under the French maritime reference "Phare de la Haize".

Details

NamePhare de la Haize
CitySaint-Malo
CountryFrance
Coordinates48.6711454, -1.9783518
Year of construction1676
Historic significancerole in maritime history
Storiesidealsubject for historical and architectural studies
ArchitectFrench monarchy
Tower height40
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionpublic transportation or driving with parking available
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky coast, dunes
View descriptionrocky coast, dunes
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, cafe, gift shop
Nearby attractionsother attractions or landmarks nearby
AIS Radartrue
Light range24
Automatedtrue