Name and Location

Phare de Lochrist, also known as Feu de Lochrist, is a modern lighthouse serving as a navigation aid for vessels approaching the port of Le Conquet on Brittany's western tip. It is located at St Mathieu, 265 Route de Saint Mathieu (Croas Pont l'Her), 29217 Le Conquet, Finistère, Brittany, France.

2. Construction and History

Phare de Lochrist was built to modernize harbour approaches in the mid- to late 20th century. Although its exact date of first lighting is not recorded, it has been an active maritime aid ever since. The lighthouse is not listed as a Monument historique, but it remains an important part of Brittany's maritime heritage.

3. Architecture and Materials

The tower is a cylindrical concrete structure mounted on a square base, standing 17 meters tall from the base to the top. It has an unpainted or white-washed exterior with a small lantern room; there are no keeper's quarters attached.

4. Light and Navigation

Phare de Lochrist is managed by French maritime authorities (Service des phares et balises under the Direction interrégionale de la mer Atlantique). The lighthouse has an identifier of FR ANFR 1478946, listed in French navigation aid registers. Although exact details on focal height, light characteristic, and range are not publicly documented, mariners should consult official Notices to Mariners and SHOM publications for navigation purposes.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is open only for exterior visits; the tower and lantern are fenced and not open to visitors. Visitors can reach Phare de Lochrist by car or bicycle via Route de Saint-Mathieu from Le Conquet, then take a short walk along the coastal path. There are no facilities on-site; the nearest parking and visitor services can be found in Le Conquet or at Pointe Saint-Mathieu (abbey ruins and larger Phare de Saint-Mathieu).

6. Notable Views and Landscape

Phare de Lochrist offers sweeping seaward vistas toward Île d'Ouessant and the Chenal du Four. Photographers appreciate sunrise lighting on the pale concrete tower against the Atlantic backdrop.

7. Further Information

For further information, please consult OpenStreetMap (way/53715265), Wikidata (Q71254350), ANFR (French frequency registry) entry FR 1478946, and SHOM "Liste des feux" and nautical chart no. 7115.