Name and Location

Saint-Raphaël Lighthouse, France

Located in the picturesque town of Saint-Raphaël, on the French Riviera, this historic lighthouse has been guiding mariners and providing a beacon of safety for over unknown years. The lighthouse's address is 54 VC Nouveau Port de Plaisance, 83700 Saint-Raphaël, France.

Construction and History

Built in unknown, the Saint-Raphaël Lighthouse has played a crucial role in maritime history. Its proximity to the Mediterranean Sea and its location at the mouth of the Gourdon Bay made it an essential aid to navigation for ships traveling between Marseille and Nice. While the lighthouse's exact construction date is unknown, it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands 10 meters tall, with a white coloration and a distinctive ocular (a window-like opening) that helps guide vessels. The tower's height is unknown meters above sea level.

Light and Navigation

• A sequence of three lights: one white, one red, and another white;
• a period of 6 minutes for each light's rotation;
• and a sector end at unknown degrees.
• The light has a range of 10 nautical miles.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's light rotates every 6 minutes, with a range of 10 nautical miles. Its height above sea level is unknown meters.

Further Information

The Saint-Raphaël Lighthouse is situated at the following geographic coordinates: 43.4091598° N, 6.7814282° E. This information was sourced from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's publication (Pub. 113) dated October 22, 2010.