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Le cochon

Rue du Kernevel

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Le Cochon Lighthouse

The Le Cochon lighthouse is situated on the coast of France, at an address of Rue du Kernevel in Larmor-Plage. The town is located in the Morbihan department, in the region of Brittany.

History

The Le Cochon lighthouse has a long history dating back to its construction. Unfortunately, no specific information is available on the construction year or early history of the lighthouse.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The lighthouse is constructed from traditional materials, but the exact details are not known. The tower height is reportedly 5 units, with a focal height of 5 units as well.

Light Characteristics

  • The Le Cochon lighthouse emits a red light with a range of 5 nautical miles.
  • The light pattern is horizontal and has a period of 4 seconds.
  • The sequence of the light is 1+(3).

Current Status

The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, although its status as an automated beacon is not confirmed.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no information is available on whether the Le Cochon lighthouse holds any heritage designations or has been listed for protection.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Le Cochon lighthouse.

Details

NameLe cochon
CityLarmor-Plage
CountryFrance
Coordinates47.713406, -3.3666778
Current useactive navigation