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2VW5+8J Pointe de la Vieille Garde, 83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer, France

Name and Location

The Cap Sicie Lighthouse is located at the Pointe de la Vieille Garde in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France.

Construction and History

The Cap Sicie Lighthouse was built in the early 20th century as part of a network of aids to navigation along the French Riviera. The exact date of its construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been completed before World War II.

Architecture and Materials

No information available.

Light and Navigation

The Cap Sicie Lighthouse emits a white light with a period of 6 seconds and a range of 9 nautical miles. The light sequence is described as "Fl (1+1)+1+(3)" meaning one long flash followed by one short flash, then three seconds of darkness, and finally another long flash.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the public for visits or tours. However, visitors can enjoy the surrounding landscape and views of the Mediterranean Sea from various vantage points in La Seyne-sur-Mer.

Notable Views and Landscape

Visitors can enjoy the surrounding landscape and views of the Mediterranean Sea from various vantage points in La Seyne-sur-Mer.

Technical and Operational Details

As of the available data, the lighthouse appears to be partially obscured by other structures. Its light has been transferred to a radio tower located nearby, but it remains an important historical landmark for maritime enthusiasts.

Further Information

For further reading on the Cap Sicie Lighthouse or related topics, consult the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication 113, dated October 22, 2010.

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Coordinates43.0462599, 5.8588373