List of lighthouses in France


This is a list of lighthouses in France. It includes the French overseas territories.

Metropolitan France

NameImageWater bodyDépartementLocation &
coordinates
Year builtNotes
Phare du Cap LeucateGulf of LionAudeCap Leucate
1950
Planier LightGulf of LionBouches-du-RhôneÎle du Planier
1959The first tower was built in this location in 1320 by Robert d'Anjou.
GiragliaLigurian SeaHaute-CorseGiraglia Island, north off Cap Corse1848
Héaux de Bréhat LighthouseAtlantic OceanCôtes-d'ArmorÎle-de-Bréhat
1840
Ploumanac'h LighthouseAtlantic OceanCôtes-d'ArmorPerros-Guirec
1946An older lighthouse dating from 1860 was destroyed in 1944 and replaced by the current structure.
Roches-Douvres LightAtlantic OceanCôtes-d'ArmorRoches-Douvre reef between Île-de-Bréhat and Guernsey
1954At a height of it is the eleventh-tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world.
Sept-Îles LighthouseAtlantic OceanCôtes-d'ArmorPerros-Guirec
1854The first lighthouse, a round tower, was illuminated in May 1835, and then replaced in 1854 by a square tower 16 ft taller. Destroyed 4 August 1944, it was rebuilt in 1949 and relit in July 1952.
Triagoz LighthouseAtlantic OceanCôtes-d'ArmorTriagoz archipelago
1864
Ar MenAtlantic OceanFinistèreWest of Île de Sein
1881
Phare d'EckmühlAtlantic OceanFinistèrePenmarc'h
1897The current tower replaced an older lighthouse constructed in 1835.
La VieilleAtlantic OceanFinistèreRaz de Sein
1887
Phare du Créac'hAtlantic OceanFinistèreUshant island
1863
Saint-Mathieu LighthouseAtlantic OceanFinistèrePointe Saint-Mathieu
1835The lighthouse was classified as a monument historique on 23 May 2011.
Île Vierge LighthouseAtlantic OceanFinistèreÎle Vierge
1902The current tower replaced an older lighthouse from 1845. The island is open to the public from April to September, as is the lighthouse, by appointment.
La JumentAtlantic OceanFinistèreOff Ushant island
1911Jean Guichard's 1989 dramatic storm photo shots of the Jument Lighthouse became an instant hit and earned him the 2nd place in the 1991 World Press Photo award.
Petit Minou LighthouseAtlantic OceanFinistèreRoadstead of Brest
1848Together with the Phare du Portzic, Petit Minou Lighthouse forms a range of lights into the roadstead.
Phare du PortzicAtlantic OceanFinistèreRoadstead of Brest
1848Together with the Petit Minou Lighthouse, Portzic Lighthouse forms a range of lights into the roadstead.
Tourelle de la PlateAtlantic OceanFinistèreRaz de Sein
1910
Phare de TévennecAtlantic OceanFinistèreRaz de Sein1875
Phare de NividicAtlantic OceanFinistèreOuessant
1936At a longitude of 5°09.1' W, this is France's westernmost lighthouse.
Atlantic OceanFinistèreOn an islet southeast of Bénodet1879
Atlantic OceanFinistèreTristan Island off Douarnenez1865
Atlantic OceanFinistèreOn a headland in the southern part of the Baie de Douarnenez1881
Atlantic OceanFinistèreOn an islet west off Pointe Saint-Mathieu1872
Atlantic OceanFinistèrePenfret, Glénan islands1837
Atlantic OceanFinistèreRoscoff1917
Atlantic OceanFinistèreÎle de Batz1836The lighthouse replaced an earlier building from 1705.
Atlantic OceanFinistère northwest of Brignogan-Plages1869
Phare du FourAtlantic OceanFinistèreAt the northern entrance to the Chenal du Four1874
Phare de KéréonAtlantic OceanFinistèreSituated on a rock called Men Tensel NW of Ile de Bannec
48°26'30"N 05°01'46"W
1916The most beautiful lighthouse in France; nicknamed "The Palace" by its Light Keepers. The last manned offshore station in France, automated in 2004.
Phare de l'EspiguetteGulf of LionGardPointe de l'Espiguette
1869
Cordouan LighthouseBay of BiscayGirondeGironde estuary
1611The original tower was raised to in the late 18th century.
Phare de GattevilleEnglish ChannelMancheBarfleur
1774At a height of it is the third tallest "traditional lighthouse" in the world.
Goulphar LighthouseBay of BiscayMorbihanBelle-Île-en-Mer
1836
Bay of BiscayMorbihanQuiberon
1845
Cap d'Antifer LighthouseEnglish ChannelSeine-MaritimeLa Poterie-Cap-d'Antifer
1955
Dunkirk LighthouseEnglish ChannelNordNear Dunkirk
1843
Phare de Sainte MarieGulf of LionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurMarseille harbour1855The lighthouse is now inactive.
Île d'Yeu LighthouseBay of BiscayVendéeÎle d'Yeu
1950The structure, designed by Maurice Durand, is the third serving the site; the original tower, constructed in 1830, was destroyed by German troops near the close of World War II.
L'Armendèche LighthouseBay of BiscayVendéeLes Sables-d'Olonne
1968The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.
Pointe des Corbeaux LighthouseBay of BiscayVendéeÎle d'Yeu
1950The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.
Pointe du Grouin du Cou LighthouseBay of BiscayVendéePointe du Grouin du Cou
1953The lighthouse was designed by Maurice Durand.

French overseas departments and territories