Name and Location

The Phare du Tréport is a historic lighthouse located in the commune of Le Tréport in Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France. Its address is 61 Quai François 1er, 76470 Le Tréport, France.

Construction and History

The Phare du Tréport was built in the mid-19th century as part of a series of lighthouses along the Normandy coast designed to improve maritime safety. The original structure was likely constructed between 1850 and 1860, although the exact date is unclear. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several renovations and restorations, including a major restoration in 2009.

Architecture and Materials

The Phare du Tréport is a small, square-shaped tower with a height of approximately 11.7 meters. It features a traditional lighthouse design, with a lantern room at the top and a supporting structure below.

Light and Navigation

The lantern room is equipped with a Fresnel lens that emits a green light in a characteristic sequence: Fl (0.4 + 2.1 + 0.4 + 7.1) every 10 seconds, visible for up to 20 kilometers. The lighthouse serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traveling along the Normandy coast and is used by local fishermen and sailors to navigate the treacherous waters of the English Channel.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has a focal height of 15 meters. Some details, such as the exact construction date and height of the lighthouse, are unavailable or uncertain.

Further Information

• * ANFR (2019). Cadastre-dgi-fr source : Direction Générale des Impôts - Cadastre. Mise à jour : 2009.
• * Wikidata: Q533960
• * Wikipedia: fr:Phare du Tréport