Name and Location

The Phare de Nantouar is a coastal lighthouse located in Louannec, Côtes-d'Armor, Brittany, France. The exact address is 37 Route de Nantouar, 22700 Louannec.

Construction and History

The date of construction for the Phare de Nantouar is not documented in available public records. Local tradition suggests that it was built in the early 20th century, but this remains to be confirmed. The architect or builder is unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a squat cylindrical tower surmounted by a small lantern room. The materials used in its construction are presumed to be masonry or stone work typical of Brittany coastal beacons of modest size.

Light and Navigation

The focal plane and light range characteristic of the Phare de Nantouar are not publicly recorded. It is likely that the lighthouse exhibits a white flash characteristic tailored to local shoals and headlands.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse stands a few dozen meters inland from a modest rocky shoreline on the English Channel coast. Access by car can be gained by following D786 east from Perros-Guirec toward Louannec, then turning onto Route de Nantouar. A small lay-by or public parking area lies nearby. Access on foot is possible via local walking trails that link the site to the GR34 coastal path. The exterior and immediate grounds are visible from the public road.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding environment offers panoramic views of open sea and distant headlands to the south and east, as well as low farmland and coastal scrub to the north and west. From the nearby Plage de Trestel (sandy beach), Pointe de Bihit and Pointe de Rosta (scenic headlands), and the village center of Louannec, visitors can enjoy a range of scenic views.

Further Information

The Phare de Nantouar is presumed to be under the jurisdiction of the French maritime lighthouse and beacon service. It does not have any heritage status as a Monument Historique.