Phare

The Phare programme was originally created in 1989 as the Poland and Hungary: Assistance for Restructuring their Economies (PHARE) programme, aimed at assisting Central and Eastern European countries in their preparations for joining the European Union.

Architecture

The Phare lighthouse is a gray tower with a green top, situated on an island off the coast of Guadeloupe. The structure is classified as a man-made landmark, specifically a lighthouse.

Location

• Address: Phare, La Désirade, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 97127, France
• Country: France
• Town: Pointe-à-Pitre

Visiting Information

Visitors can access the Phare lighthouse by visiting its location on the island of La Désirade. However, no further information is available regarding accessibility or specific details about visiting the site.

Heritage Status

The Phare programme is a significant pre-accession instrument financed by the European Union to assist Central and Eastern European countries in their preparations for joining the EU.

Notable Historical Events

• The Phare programme played a crucial role in supporting the economic restructuring and political change of several Central and Eastern European countries, including Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Romania.

Light Characteristics

The Phare lighthouse features a white light with a range of 15 nautical miles (28 km). The light is characterized by a sequence of three flashes, followed by a period of six seconds.