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Phare de Ver-sur-Mer

Rue Henri Matisse

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Phare de Ver-sur-Mer (Ver-sur-Mer)
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Phare de Ver-sur-Mer

The Phare de Ver-sur-Mer is a historic lighthouse located on the Normandy coast of France.

History

  • The construction dates back to an unspecified year, but it has been in operation for over a century.
  • No specific details are available about its history.

Architecture and Construction

The tower stands at a height of 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of 42 meters (138 feet).

  • The lighthouse is built using traditional materials.
  • No specific details are available about the construction process.

Light Characteristics

The Phare de Ver-sur-Mer emits a Fl (first order) light with a range of 26 nautical miles (49 kilometers).

  • The light is visible in all directions, with a period of 15 seconds between flashes.
  • The light sequence follows the pattern: 0.2+(2.8)+0.2+(2.8)+0.2+(8.8).

Current Status

The Phare de Ver-sur-Mer is currently an active aid to navigation.

  • No specific details are available about its status as a fully automated lighthouse.

Location and Accessibility

The lighthouse is situated on the Rue Henri Matisse in Ver-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.

  • The lighthouse can be visited by appointment or during guided tours of the area.

Heritage Status

The Phare de Ver-sur-Mer has been designated as a notable landmark in France.

  • No specific details are available about its heritage status.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, no notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NamePhare de Ver-sur-Mer
CityVer-sur-Mer
CountryFrance
Coordinates49.34014, -0.5188869
Current useactive aid to navigation
Accessibletrue
Guided tourstrue