Name and Location

The Phare du Cap Ferrat is a historic lighthouse located in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

Construction and History

The Phare du Cap Ferrat was built as part of the French Ministry of Public Works' efforts to improve maritime safety in the Mediterranean. The lighthouse's tower is a striking example of modernist architecture, designed by architect Jean-François Cianciolo. The structure was inaugurated on September 13, 2012.

Architecture and Materials

The Phare du Cap Ferrat has a height of 75 meters (246 feet) and features modernist architecture.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse provides a commanding view of the surrounding waters and has been instrumental in guiding ships safely through the treacherous coastal waters. The light character is Fl, with a colour of white, height of 69 meters, period of 3 seconds, range of 25 nautical miles, sector end of 167 degrees, and sector start of 226 degrees.

Accessibility and Visiting

Information on accessibility and visiting the lighthouse is not available in the provided data sources.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Phare du Cap Ferrat's location provides a commanding view of the surrounding waters and landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore related to the Phare du Cap Ferrat are available in the provided data sources.

Technical and Operational Details

• Height: 75 meters (246 feet)
• Reference: E 0828
• Type: Light major

Further Information

The Phare du Cap Ferrat is listed on Wikidata with ID Q3378555, and it has its own article on the French-language Wikipedia under the title "Phare du cap Ferrat".