Name and Location

The Phare du Cap Ferret is a historic lighthouse located in Lège-Cap-Ferret, France, situated at the entrance of the Gironde Estuary.

Construction and History

Built in 1845 by the French Navy to replace an earlier structure destroyed during the Napoleonic Wars, the Phare du Cap Ferret has played a crucial role in maritime safety for over 170 years. It was constructed to guide ships through the treacherous waters of the Gironde Estuary.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a 35-meter-tall (114 feet) tower made of stone and brick, reflecting French architectural styles of the time. The distinctive spiral staircase leads up to the lantern room, which originally housed a Fresnel lens replaced in 1888 with a new one still in use today.

Light and Navigation

The Phare du Cap Ferret is an active aid to navigation, serving as a reference point for mariners and helping to guide ships through the narrow channels of the Gironde Estuary. Its height and location make it visible from up to 20 kilometers (12 miles) away, making it an essential landmark for navigators.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The Phare du Cap Ferret has the following coordinates: -1.2487714, 44.6458472, according to geoJSONProps data. Its type is a Point, indicating that it is a specific location on the Earth's surface.

Further Information

• French Navy Archives: Historical records of the Phare du Cap Ferret.
• GeoJSONProps data: Geospatial information about the lighthouse.