Name and Location

The Jetée brise lames is a minor lighthouse located on the Île d'Yeu, an island off the west coast of France in the Vendee region. Its address is "PMH3+V6 Île d'Yeu, France" and its geographic coordinates are latitude 46.7296804° N and longitude -2.3469789° E.

Construction and History

The Jetée brise lames was constructed in the early 20th century as a minor aid to navigation on the Île d'Yeu's northwest coast.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a small structure with no specific architectural style attributed to it.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features four lights, each with its own characteristics:

• * Light 1: Character - Oc (occulting), Colour - Green, Height - 6 meters, Period - 12 seconds, Range - 8 kilometers, Sector End - 150°, Sector Start - 120°
• * Light 2: Character - Oc, Colour - White, Height - 6 meters, Period - 12 seconds, Range - 11 kilometers, Sector End - 232°, Sector Start - 150°
• * Light 3: Character - Oc, Colour - Green, Height - 6 meters, Period - 12 seconds, Range - 8 kilometers, Sector End - 279°, Sector Start - 232°
• * Light 4: Character - Oc, Colour - White, Height - 6 meters, Sequence - 4.5+(1.5),1.5+(1.5),1.5+(1.5)

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the public, but visitors can access the surrounding area on foot or by vehicle. The nearest town is Les Sables-d'Olonne, which offers a range of amenities and attractions.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the Jetée brise lames, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Île d'Yeu's northwest coast, with the Atlantic Ocean stretching out to the horizon. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rolling hills and open countryside.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was once manually operated but has since been automated for navigation purposes.

Further Information

Unfortunately, no notable photos or gallery mentions are available for this lighthouse.