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Sauzon Lighthouse (Phare de Sauzon) is a small harbour light located at 143 Quai Guerveur in the fishing village and commune of Sauzon on the northern coast of Belle-Île. Its coordinates are 47°22′22.49″ N, 3°13′7.48″ W.

Construction and History

No information available.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a three-storey, cylindrical masonry tower with a white-painted structure and a green-domed roof. It stands 9 meters above its base and 9 meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

• The light characteristic of the Sauzon Lighthouse is a quick flashing (Q) in green, visible from 194° to 045° true, covering the approaches to Port Bihan.
• Its nominal range is 5 nautical miles. The intensity and equipment are not publicly documented but likely include a marine-grade LED or halogen lamp in a small lantern room.

Accessibility and Visiting

The tower itself is not open to the public, but visitors can access the quay and harbour area freely on foot. There is no visitor centre or guided tour available.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the quayside in front of the lighthouse, visitors enjoy panoramic views across the narrow channel toward the Pointe du Vieux Château and the cliffs of Belle-Île. Fishing boats and visiting yachts pass close by, making this a popular spot for photography and sketching.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No information available.

Technical and Operational Details

The Sauzon Lighthouse is operational and automated. It is managed by the French "Service des phares et balises" under the Direction des Affaires Maritimes (local port authority of Quiberon sector).

Further Information

For more information, refer to OpenStreetMap, Admiralty List of Lights & Fog Signals (Vol. D), NGA List of Lights – Pub. 113, and SHOM chart indices.