French lighthouses

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Lighthouses of CÔTES D'ARMOR...

Discover some of the most beautiful lighthouses of Côtes-d'Armor with this illustrated poster. It features the department's most iconic lighthouses, together with their locations. From the majestic Cap Fréhel to the legendary Roches-Douvres, including La Croix, Le Paon, Mean Ruz, Les Triagoz, and Les Héaux de Bréhat, this illustration pays tribute to...

KÉRÉON LIGHTHOUSE - Brittany

KÉRÉON LIGHTHOUSE – MOLÈNE ISLAND Built between 1837 and 1844 on the southern tip of Molène Island, Kéréon Lighthouse guides sailors at the entrance to the Fromveur Channel, renowned for its powerful currents and hazardous waters. Standing 26 metres tall and built from finely cut stone, it was originally fitted with rapeseed oil lamps before being...

STIFF LIGHTHOUSE - Brittany

STIFF LIGHTHOUSE – OUESSANT Built between 1695 and 1700, during the reign of King Louis XIV, Stiff Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in France still in operation. Located on the northwestern tip of Ouessant Island, it watches over the entrance to the English Channel, one of Europe's busiest shipping routes. Its square granite...

ECKMÜHL LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

This poster pays tribute to Eckmühl Lighthouse, one of Finistère’s most iconic maritime landmarks. Located at the tip of Penmarc’h, it was inaugurated and first lit in 1897 to improve navigation safety along this particularly exposed stretch of coastline. Standing over 60 metres high, it takes its name from the Prince of Eckmühl and was largely...

LA VIEILLE LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

This poster pays tribute to La Vieille Lighthouse, one of Finistère’s most iconic lighthouses. Standing on the Gorlebella rock, opposite Pointe du Raz, it watches over the formidable Raz de Sein, renowned for its powerful currents and turbulent waters. Construction began in 1882 under extremely challenging conditions, and the lighthouse was first...

LE FOUR LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

This poster pays tribute to Le Four Lighthouse, one of Finistère’s famous offshore lighthouses. Standing on a rocky outcrop off the coast of Porspoder, it marks the entrance to the Chenal du Four, a maritime passage renowned for its powerful currents and sometimes challenging conditions. Construction began in 1869, and the lighthouse was first lit...

SAINT-MATHIEU LIGHTHOUSE POSTER...

This poster pays tribute to Saint-Mathieu Lighthouse, one of Finistère’s most iconic maritime landmarks. Located on Pointe Saint-Mathieu, in the commune of Plougonvelin, it overlooks the Iroise Sea and guides sailors approaching the Brest roadstead. Built from 1835 and first lit in 1836, the lighthouse is distinguished by its tall white tower...

FINISTÈRE LIGHTHOUSES POSTER -...

Discover Brittany’s maritime heritage with this illustrated poster dedicated to the iconic lighthouses of Finistère. True sentinels of the coast, these remarkable landmarks bear witness to the maritime history of a region where lighthouses hold a very special place. The poster features eight remarkable lighthouses: Kéréon, Le Stiff, Ar Men,...

AR MEN LIGHTHOUSE – ÎLE DE SEIN...

This poster pays tribute to Ar Men, one of Brittany’s most legendary lighthouses. Standing off the coast of Île de Sein, at the far end of the Chaussée de Sein, it watches over a maritime area renowned for its reefs and powerful currents. Its construction, which began in 1867, was a remarkable challenge: the rocky islet was so difficult to access...

CAP FRÉHEL LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

CAP FRÉHEL LIGHTHOUSE POSTER – PLÉVENON Standing on the spectacular Côtes-d’Armor coastline, Cap Fréhel Lighthouse overlooks the sea from one of Brittany’s most iconic headlands. The present granite lighthouse was built between 1946 and 1950, replacing the previous tower destroyed during the Second World War. Rising 33 metres high, its light...

LA CROIX LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

LA CROIX LIGHTHOUSE POSTER – BRÉHAT ISLANDLocated off Bréhat Island in Côtes-d’Armor, La Croix Lighthouse stands on a rocky islet in an area of navigation marked by numerous reefs and strong currents. Its distinctive white tower topped in red provides an important landmark for sailors navigating this beautiful stretch of the Breton coast.Printed on...

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ROCHES-DOUVRES LIGHTHOUSE POSTER – BRÉHAT ISLAND Standing far offshore from the Côtes-d’Armor coast, Roches-Douvres Lighthouse rises from a dangerous rocky plateau in the open sea. The present granite lighthouse, inaugurated in 1954, replaced the previous tower destroyed during the Second World War. Around 60 metres high, it is one of France’s most...

PAON LIGHTHOUSE POSTER – BRÉHAT...

PAON LIGHTHOUSE – BRÉHAT ISLAND Located at the northern tip of Bréhat Island, Paon Lighthouse rises above the pink granite rocks overlooking the English Channel. Originally built in the 19th century, it was destroyed during the Second World War and later rebuilt. Surrounded by a spectacular maritime landscape, it remains one of the island’s most...

TRIAGOZ LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

TRIAGOZ LIGHTHOUSE POSTER – PERROS-GUIRECStanding offshore from Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast, Triagoz Lighthouse rises from a rocky islet exposed to the open sea. Built of granite in the 19th century, it was designed to mark this dangerous group of reefs and make navigation safer between the islands and the Côtes-d’Armor coast. Its rugged...

LA CROIX LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

LA CROIX LIGHTHOUSE – PAIMPOL Facing Paimpol and the island of Bréhat, La Croix Lighthouse stands on a rocky islet in waters marked by reefs and strong currents. Built in the 19th century, its distinctive white tower topped in red marks the passage and helps guide sailors between Bréhat and the mainland. It remains an emblematic feature of...

MEAN RUZ LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

MEAN RUZ LIGHTHOUSE – PERROS-GUIREC Located in Ploumanac’h, in the heart of Brittany’s famous Pink Granite Coast, Mean Ruz Lighthouse blends beautifully into its spectacular surroundings. Built in 1946 using local pink granite, it replaced the previous lighthouse destroyed during the Second World War. Its Breton name means “red stone”, and today it...

HÉAUX DE BRÉHAT LIGHTHOUSE...

HÉAUX DE BRÉHAT LIGHTHOUSE – PLEUBIAN Standing offshore from Pleubian, Héaux de Bréhat Lighthouse rises from a dangerous reef. Built between 1836 and 1840 under engineer Léonce Reynaud, its construction was a remarkable technical achievement for its time. For nearly two centuries, its tall granite tower has faced the powerful currents and storms of...

KERMORVAN LIGHTHOUSE POSTER – LE...

KERMORVAN LIGHTHOUSE – LE CONQUETStanding on Kermorvan Point opposite the harbour of Le Conquet, this stone lighthouse was built in 1849 to guide sailors through the waters of the Iroise Sea. Its distinctive square tower overlooks a dramatic landscape of cliffs and powerful currents. Together with the area’s other lighthouses, it marks the approach...

ÎLE VIERGE LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

ÎLE VIERGE LIGHTHOUSE – PLOUGUERNEAUStanding offshore from Plouguerneau, Île Vierge Lighthouse is one of Brittany’s great maritime landmarks. Built between 1897 and 1902, it rises to 82.5 metres and is considered the tallest stone lighthouse in the world. Its impressive granite tower overlooks the Iroise Sea, guiding sailors along this rugged,...

ÎLE DE SEIN LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

ÎLE DE SEIN LIGHTHOUSE – FINISTÈREStanding at the western end of Île de Sein, this lighthouse watches over one of Brittany’s most challenging maritime areas, close to the notorious Chaussée de Sein. The present lighthouse, built after the Second World War, replaced the previous tower destroyed in 1944. Its elegant black-and-white tower guides...

PETIT MINOU LIGHTHOUSE POSTER –...

PETIT MINOU LIGHTHOUSE – PLOUZANÉLocated at the entrance to Brest harbour, Petit Minou Lighthouse was built between 1848 and 1852 to guide ships through the Goulet de Brest. Its 26-metre stone tower stands facing the Atlantic and is connected to the mainland by a picturesque bridge. With its distinctive red lantern, it has become one of Finistère’s...

ÎLE DE BATZ LIGHTHOUSE POSTER -...

ÎLE DE BATZ LIGHTHOUSE – FINISTÈRELocated on the western side of Île de Batz, opposite Roscoff, this impressive lighthouse was built between 1834 and 1836. Its granite tower, nearly 44 metres high, dominates the landscape and provides an important landmark for sailors navigating these rocky, reef-strewn waters. For almost two centuries, it...

LA JUMENT LIGHTHOUSE POSTER–...

LA JUMENT LIGHTHOUSE – OUESSANTStanding offshore from Ouessant Island, La Jument Lighthouse rises from the Ar Gazec rock in the Iroise Sea. Built between 1904 and 1911 following numerous shipwrecks in the area, its stone tower reaches 47 metres high. Exposed to violent Atlantic storms and spectacular waves, it has become one of Brittany’s most famous and...

PIERRES NOIRES LIGHTHOUSE POSTER...

PIERRES NOIRES LIGHTHOUSE – LE CONQUETLocated in the Iroise Sea, off Le Conquet, Pierres Noires Lighthouse stands on a dangerous group of reefs. Built between 1867 and 1871, it was designed to mark the southern entrance to the Chenal du Four and make navigation safer through these challenging waters. Its distinctive red-and-white tower, exposed to...