Name and Location

The Phare Rouge de la Digue du Nord is a historic lighthouse located on the Quai Blavet in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the 19th century. During its operational years, the Phare Rouge de la Digue du Nord played a crucial role in facilitating navigation along the Somme Estuary.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 9 meters (29.5 feet) tall, with a characteristic red color that has become synonymous with French maritime heritage. Its tower is topped with a lantern room, which houses a powerful light that shines out to sea every night.

Light and Navigation

The Phare Rouge de la Digue du Nord features a distinctive red color with a Fl (focal plane) character, emitting a light that shines every 4 seconds. Its range extends approximately 9 kilometers (5.6 miles), covering a sector from 0° to 250°.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The Phare Rouge de la Digue du Nord's reference number is A 1216, and its name is La Ferté. As of the 2010 cadastre-dgi-fr source update, the lighthouse remains standing as a testament to France's rich maritime history. Its current preservation status is unknown.

Further Information

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