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Managing Organization:
Bureau des Phares et Balises
Website: http://www.mer.equipement.gouv.fr
Notes:
The original lighthouse was destroyed by German troops during World War II. Tower Height: 49 Height of Focal Plane: 85 Characteristic and Range: Occulting every 4 seconds; range 13 nautical miles (white sector) and 11 nm (red sector). Description of Tower: Square pyramidal granite tower.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1860: Square stone tower attached to a rectangular dwelling (destroyed in August 1944). Date Established: 1860 Date Present Tower Built: 1948 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
The island of Bréhat is accessible by ferry from Perros-Guirec. The lighthouse is located at the Pointe de Squeouel near a municipal park. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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