Name and Location

The exact date of the Tour du Commerce's construction is unclear, but it is believed to have been built in the early 1900s as part of the Saint-Nazaire harbor development. The lighthouse was designed to guide ships into the busy port and provide a beacon for vessels navigating the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Construction and History

The Tour du Commerce's architecture is characterized by its imposing structure, with a square base and a tapering tower topped with a lantern room. The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 62 meters (203 feet).

Architecture and Materials

As a working lighthouse, the Tour du Commerce was equipped with a powerful optic lens that emitted a light beam to guide ships safely into port. The lighthouse also served as a landmark for pilots and mariners, providing a visual reference point for navigating the coast.

Light and Navigation

According to available records, the Tour du Commerce is currently disused, its original purpose as a working lighthouse no longer necessary with modern navigation aids and harbor development.

Accessibility and Visiting

No notable views or landscape information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

• The exact coordinates of the Tour du Commerce are -2.2492427° E, 47.2574239° N. The source of this information is the Direction Générale des Impôts - Cadastre (DGI-France) database, updated in 2010.

Further Information

No further information available.