Name and Location

The Phare de la Roque is a coastal lighthouse located in Saint-Samson-de-la-Roque, Eure, Normandy, France. Its official name is Phare de la Roque, with no recorded alternative names. The lighthouse is situated on the northern bank of the estuary of the River Seine, amid agricultural and marshland landscape.

2. Construction and History

The Phare de la Roque was constructed in the 19th century as a coastal lighthouse, with its construction era documented as "C19" (French state records). The lighthouse is listed as an active aid to navigation by the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) registry, ref. FR:ANFR 749760.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Phare de la Roque is a masonry lighthouse with a height of 13 meters above its base. The construction material is described as masonry or masonry-faced, typical for the region. The exact material used is not specified in available sources.

4. Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information on light pattern, focal plane, nominal range, or builders/architects is available from public datasets. Any further specifics would require archival research or onsite survey.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated near the estuarine viewpoints and small ferry at Quillebeuf-sur-Seine. Visitors can also explore the historic village of Saint-Samson-de-la-Roque, with parking available nearby on the D711 (Les Grandes Roques) road.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore specific to the Phare de la Roque are currently documented.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is presumed automated and no longer has a keeper on site. Navigational authority lies with the French National Frequency Agency (ANFR), while heritage oversight falls under the French Ministry of Culture (base Merimee, ref. PA27000084).

9. Further Information

For further information, refer to OpenStreetMap / GeoJSON feature "way/205282378" (OSM ID: 205282378), ANFR lighthouse registry, ref. 749760, Base Mérimée (Ministère de la Culture), ref. PA27000084, and the French Wikipedia article on Phare de La Roque.