Name and Location

The Phare de la Lande is a small coastal lighthouse located on the headland of Landanet in the commune of Carantec, Finistère department, Brittany, north-western France. The official name is Phare de la Lande, and its coordinates are 48.6367792 N, -3.8853920 W.

2. Construction and History

The original construction date of the lighthouse is not documented. However, it was updated on the national cadastre in 2010 by the Direction Générale des Impôts – Cadastre. The lighthouse was surveyed in situ in 2002 to record its lantern, lightning conductor, axis, and summit.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure of the Phare de la Lande is a single-room tower or small pavilion, with detailed plans not available. It is likely made of local granite or concrete, but this has not been confirmed. The lighthouse features a lantern and lightning protection system.

4. Light and Navigation

The status of the light is listed as active on the national cadastre, serving as an aid to navigation. However, further information about its range, focal height, and characteristic is not available online. Mariners should consult French SHOM charts for the Bay of Morlaix for navigation guidance.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

There are no formal visitor facilities or opening hours recorded. The site can be accessed from the D788 road at Carantec, then via a rural lane to Landanet. However, the headland is on private land, and visitors must access it via a public path along the cliff.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The Phare de la Lande overlooks the Bay of Morlaix and the Iroise Sea from its granite headland. The nearby attractions include Château du Taureau (offshore fort), Pointe de Toulinguet, and coastal footpaths (GR 34).

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no published stories or anecdotes about the Phare de la Lande. It does not have a significant heritage status or notable events recorded.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The managing authority of the lighthouse is presumed to be the French “Service des Phares et Balises” under the Maritime Affairs Directorate. The lighthouse is likely fully automated, with no keeper's quarters recorded.

9. Further Information

Further information about the Phare de la Lande can be found on the IGN website (http://ancien-geodesie.ign.fr/fiche_point.asp?num_site=2902303&no_ptg=04&numero_f50=0615), OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/71751839), and Wikidata (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3378480).