Notes: The lighthouse replaced a day beacon erected in 1865. Tower Height: 89 Height of Focal Plane: 82 Characteristic and Range: Two red flashes every 10 seconds; range 18 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Conical masonry tower with a black lantern; dwelling adjacent.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1903 Date Present Tower Built: 1902-03 Date Automated: 2001 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: Access to the remote lighthouse is possible from Salin de Giraud by a long hike on dunes that are often eroded by the sea. (Access by all-terrain vehicles is also said to be possible.) Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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