Name and Location

The Vauban Lighthouse is located in Toulon, France, serving as an important maritime aid to navigation on the French Riviera.

Construction and History

The exact date of construction for the Vauban Lighthouse is unclear, but it was likely built during the 18th century as part of a series of fortifications and lighthouses constructed by French military engineer Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. The lighthouse's current structure may have undergone renovations or restorations over the years.

Architecture and Materials

No information available.

Light and Navigation

The Vauban Lighthouse exhibits a green light, characterized as Q (1) every 15 seconds, indicating its position and serving as a warning to mariners of potential hazards in the surrounding waters. The light is obscured between 280° and 360° due to the presence of shoals.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by land or sea. The closest landmass is Vauban (Base Navale), which offers parking facilities and scenic views of the surrounding waters. For those arriving by sea, the lighthouse's proximity to the Port de Toulon - vieille darse provides a convenient stopping point for mariners.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or folklore related to this lighthouse are documented.

Technical and Operational Details

As of our knowledge cutoff, the Vauban Lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels safely through the waters off Toulon. Its precise coordinates are: latitude 43.11767° N, longitude 5.9295338° E.

Further Information

The Vauban Lighthouse is recognized by various maritime authorities, including the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), which publishes information on the lighthouse in their Pub. 113 (2010-10-22).