Name and Location

The Ile Molène Lighthouse, officially known as Phare de l'Île-Molène, is located on the Île-Molène island off the coast of Brittany in western France. Its address is 1 Rue du Commandant Charcot, 29259 Île-Molène, France. The coordinates of the lighthouse are 48.3975154° N, -4.9547207° E.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Ile Mol��ne Lighthouse is unavailable, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse serves as a minor light aid, indicating safe passage around the island's rocky coastline.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an unknown height, with a focal plane of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level. It features a red color scheme, with three distinct light sequences: Fl(3)W.15s, visible for varying distances.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a green light that flashes every 12 seconds, visible for 7 nautical miles, as well as a white light that flashes every 12 seconds, visible for 9 nautical miles. Additionally, it displays a red light that flashes every 12 seconds, visible for 7 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by ferry or boat from the mainland. While the interior of the lighthouse may not be open to the public, the exterior offers stunning views of the surrounding waters and coastline.

Notable Views and Landscape

The exterior of the lighthouse provides breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and coastline.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, meaning it no longer relies on a human operator to maintain the lights. The exact date of automation is unknown.

Further Information

The Ile Molène Lighthouse is listed in the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's (NGA) Publication 113, dated October 22, 2010.