Name and Location

The Phare de Fromentine is a historic lighthouse located in La Barre-de-Monts, France.

Construction and History

Built in 1859 by the French government, the Phare de Fromentine was constructed to improve navigation safety in the region. It has been guiding mariners for over a century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is constructed from stone and features a distinctive red-and-white striped tower, which rises above the surrounding landscape.

Light and Navigation

The Phare de Fromentine serves as an important aid to navigation for vessels traveling along the Loire River and the Atlantic coast. Its unique sequence of lights (three red flashes followed by one white flash every 20 seconds) helps mariners distinguish it from other nearby lighthouses.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility and visiting the Phare de Fromentine.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views and landscape around the Phare de Fromentine.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Phare de Fromentine.

Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

The Phare de Fromentine is referenced in the US NGA Pub. 113, a publication by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.