Name and Location

La Tour Fondue Lighthouse is located on the Giens peninsula in Hyères, France (43.0267014° N, 6.1536959° E).

Construction and History

La Tour Fondue was built in the 19th century as part of a network of lighthouses along the French coast. Its history dates back to the 19th century when it served as a vital aid to navigation.

Architecture and Materials

Not applicable (no information available on architecture or materials).

Light and Navigation

La Tour Fondue features an Iso green light with a range of 8 kilometers (5 miles), flashing every 4 minutes. This lighthouse is categorized as a minor light due to its relatively short range.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Giens peninsula, where La Tour Fondue is situated, juts out into the Mediterranean Sea, creating a natural harbor that has been an important commercial and fishing hub for centuries.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Not applicable (no stories or folklore available).

Technical and Operational Details

• * Height: Approximately 7 meters (23 feet)
• * Light characteristics: Iso green light with a range of 8 kilometers (5 miles), flashing every 4 minutes
• * Type: Minor lighthouse

Further Information

For further information, refer to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) Publication 113, October 22, 2010.