Cap Fréhel lighthouse is located in Cotes-d'Armor district, within Plévénon city limits.
The present lighthouse was built between 1946 and 1950 at Fréhel Cape and tops at 230 feet above sea leavel.
It lights and brings security to Saint-Brieuc bay route, leading to Saint-Malo harbor.
Position |
48°41'01" N - 02°19'02" W |
Location |
Cap Frehel
|
Building date |
Built in 1946 (previous buildings in 1701 and 1845 ) |
Height |
33 meters (108 feet)
|
Elevation |
85 meters (279 feet)
|
Reach |
29 nautical miles ( 33 miles)
|
Light signal |
2 white flashes, 12 seconds interval |
Optics |
Revolving BBT optics, 4 panels (19 inches focal length)
|
Lamp |
Halogen 1000 W
|
Sound |
dual sounds horn, 60 seconds |
Visitors allowed |
Yes, reservation needed |
Inhabited |
Yes |
Automated in |
1984 |
