Ile de Batz (Batz Island) lighthouse is located on the highest hill, north of the island, facing city of Roscoff.
Built with granite from Ile Grande, Cotes d'Armor district.
A 210 steps stairway leads to the lamp room.
This lighthouse can only be visited in summertime and is inhabited since its last keeper retired in 1995.
Position |
48°44'43" N - 4°1'37" W |
Location |
Ile de Batz ( Batz Island)
|
Building date |
1836 |
Height |
42,65 meters ( 140 feet) |
Elevation |
71,65 meters ( 235 feet)
|
Reach |
23 nautical miles ( 26,4 miles) |
Light signal |
4 white flashes , 25 seconds interval |
Optics |
6 revolving panels focal distance 0,25 meters ( 9,24 inches) |
Lamp |
Halogen 180 W
|
Visitors allowed |
Yes |
Inhabited |
No |
Automated in |
Yes |
