Name and Location

The Phare de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue is a historic lighthouse located in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy, France.

Construction and History

Built in the mid-19th century, this cast-iron lighthouse was designed by French architect unknown. Its architectural style is characterized by its robust tower with a rounded shape and a lantern room at the top. The structure is made of cast iron with a distinctive red color.

Architecture and Materials

The Phare de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue stands at an impressive height of unknown meters and has a focal height of unknown meters. Its robust tower features a rounded shape and a lantern room at the top, made of cast iron with a distinctive red color.

Light and Navigation

• Oc (red): A 6-second flash of red light visible for 7 nautical miles within the sector (219-237 degrees).
• Oc (green): A 6-second flash of green light visible for 7 nautical miles within the sector (237-310 degrees).
• Oc (white): A 6-second flash of white light visible for 10 nautical miles within the sector (310-350 degrees).
• Oc (red): A 6-second flash of red light visible for 7 nautical miles within the sector (350-40 degrees).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Phare de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue by following Route Sans Nom in Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. The structure is open to the public, and visitors can explore the surrounding area. Opening hours, entrance fees, and guided tours are subject to change.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the English Channel and the surrounding coastline. The structure stands proudly on a unknown overlooking the sea.

Heritage Status

The Phare de Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue holds significant cultural and historical value in France, earning it a spot as a protected historic monument.

Further Information

• * IGN (2010). Cartographie réglementaire. Retrieved from unknown
• * Wikidata. Q28971588. Retrieved from unknown