Phare du Grand-Jardin

The Phare du Grand-Jardin was constructed in the 20th century and replaced an earlier lighthouse that was destroyed by German forces in August 1944.

History

• The new lighthouse was designed by architects Henry Auffret and Joël Hardion and was illuminated for the first time in 1949.
• The Phare du Grand-Jardin is a man-made structure, specifically a lighthouse.

Architecture

The Phare du Grand-Jardin is a man-made structure, specifically a lighthouse. Its construction materials are not specified in available data. The tower height of the lighthouse is reported to be 24 meters, while the focal height is 15 meters.

Light Characteristics

• Pattern: Fl
• Range: 15 nautical miles
• Sequence: 0.3+(2.2)+0.3+(7.2)
• Category: Lower

Current Status

The Phare du Grand-Jardin is an active lighthouse, having been automated in 1982.

Location and Accessibility

The Phare du Grand-Jardin is located on Avenue du Château Hébert in the town of Dinard, France. The exact coordinates are 48.67003627123289° N, 2.082848234246575° W.

Heritage Status

The Phare du Grand-Jardin has been recognized as a heritage site with a reference number of PA35000043.

Notable Historical Events

• Destruction by German forces in August 1944
• Replacement and construction of the new lighthouse in the late 1940s