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Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin

P5HM+QX Cancale, France

Name and Location

The Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin lighthouse, also known locally as Le Herpin, is located at P5HM+QX, Cancale, France, with coordinates: -1.8150769, 48.7294648 (lat, lng).

2. Construction and History

Construction on the Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin began in 1867, marking the end of the 19th century. The lighthouse has been recognized for its cultural significance as a historical monument.

3. Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in the construction of the Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin are not specified in the available data.

4. Light and Navigation

The Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin is no longer operational for navigation purposes.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are welcome to explore the surrounding area and take in the breathtaking views of the coastline, Atlantic Ocean, and French countryside. Accessible via land or sea, this unique attraction can be reached by unknown. The lighthouse offers limited amenities on-site, including unknown.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline, Atlantic Ocean, and French countryside.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

The stories of former lighthouse keepers provide a unique glimpse into life at the Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin during its operational years. For more information on significant historical events, refer to unknown.

8. Technical and Operational Details

For technical and operational details about the Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin, please consult unknown or visit the Wikipedia page at https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phare_de_la_Pierre-de_Herpin.

9. Further Information

The lighthouse is managed by unknown. For more information on visiting and exploring the surrounding area, including nearby attractions and opening hours, refer to the provided sources or visit the Wikipedia page.

Details

NamePhare de la Pierre-de-Herpin
CityCancale
CountryFrance
Coordinates48.7294648, -1.8150769
Year of construction1867
Eventsshipwrecks, notable visits from esteemed figures
Historic significanceHistorical monument, cultural significance
Keeper storiesFormer lighthouse keepers' stories provide a unique glimpse into life at the Phare de la Pierre-de-Herpin
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionAccessible via land or sea
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeCoastal landscape
View descriptionBreathtaking views of the surrounding coastline, Atlantic Ocean, and French countryside
Guided tourstrue
FacilitiesLimited amenities available
Opening hoursInsert hours
Nearby attractionsinsert relevant information
Automatedfalse