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Le Lez

Avenue Maréchal Joffre

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Le Lez Lighthouse

The Le Lez lighthouse is situated on the coast of France, at the address Avenue Maréchal Joffre in Palavas-les-Flots. The location provides easy access to the town's amenities and scenic coastal views.

History

The Le Lez lighthouse was constructed in 2010 as part of a modernization project for maritime navigation. It serves as an important aid to navigation, guiding mariners safely through the region.

Architecture

The tower height of the Le Lez lighthouse is 8 meters (26 feet), while its focal height reaches 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level. The light characteristics include a red light with a range of 2 nautical miles and a period of 2.5 seconds, displayed in a Fl (flash) pattern.

Light Characteristics

The Le Lez lighthouse emits a red light, visible from a distance of 2 nautical miles. The light is displayed in a Fl pattern, with a sequence of flashes every 2.5 seconds, starting at an angle of 90 degrees and ending at 270 degrees.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no specific heritage status information is available for the Le Lez lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

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

Current Status

The Le Lez lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, with its light characteristics and construction materials contributing to its ongoing role in maritime safety.

  • Location and Accessibility
  • Avenue Maréchal Joffre, Palavas-les-Flots, France
  • The location provides easy access to the town's amenities and scenic coastal views.
  • History

  • 2010: Construction of the Le Lez lighthouse as part of a modernization project for maritime navigation.
  • It serves as an important aid to navigation, guiding mariners safely through the region.
  • Architecture

  • The tower height is 8 meters (26 feet), while its focal height reaches 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level.
  • The light characteristics include a red light with a range of 2 nautical miles and a period of 2.5 seconds, displayed in a Fl (flash) pattern.
  • Light Characteristics

  • The Le Lez lighthouse emits a red light, visible from a distance of 2 nautical miles.
  • The light is displayed in a Fl pattern, with a sequence of flashes every 2.5 seconds, starting at an angle of 90 degrees and ending at 270 degrees.
  • Heritage Status

  • No specific heritage status information is available for the Le Lez lighthouse.
  • Notable Historical Events

  • No notable historical events are recorded for the Le Lez lighthouse.
  • Current Status

  • The Le Lez lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation, with its light characteristics and construction materials contributing to its ongoing role in maritime safety.

Details

NameLe Lez
CityPalavas-les-Flots
CountryFrance
Coordinates43.525673, 3.9353895
Current useactive navigation