Name and Location

Phare de la Pointe des Nègres is an active 20th-century lighthouse located on the Pointe des Nègres promontory in Martinique, marking the southeastern approach to the Bay of Fort-de-France. The address is 141 Rue du Petit Pavois, Fort-de-France 97200, Martinique (France). The coordinates are 14°35′58.68″ N, 61°05′24.70″ W.

Construction and History

The Phare de la Pointe des Nègres was constructed in the early to mid-20th century as a modernist maritime design. It has been listed as a historic monument (Monument historique) since 16 December 2013.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse tower is a slender cylindrical pylon, painted white, surmounted by a gray lantern room. The structure is made of reinforced concrete, typical for mid-century French colonial lighthouses. The height of the tower is 28 meters above base, with a focal height of 36 meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

The characteristic light is flashing white every 5 seconds (Fl W 5 s). The light range is approximately 44 kilometers. The sectors illuminated are 276° to 126° over the navigable channel. The lighthouse is fully automated, with no resident keeper.

Accessibility and Visiting

The site is visible from Rue du Petit Pavois and nearby coastal paths, but the tower itself is not open to visitors. Public access is limited, and there are no visitor facilities on-site. Parking is available on the adjacent roadway.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse overlooks the eastern entrance to Fort-de-France Bay, with views westward toward Fort Saint-Louis and the city skyline. The adjacent shoreline is rocky, and a coastal pedestrian trail provides panoramas of the Caribbean Sea and downtown Fort-de-France.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No documented folklore or keeper anecdotes are readily available.

Technical and Operational Details

All technical specifications are sourced from French cadastre and official maritime publications.

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