Kermorvan lighthouse is located Northwest of Le Conquet city, Finistère district.
Built in 1849 on a rock at the point of Kermorvan peninsula, a protected site.
A granite bridge links this square tower to the mainland.
Kermorvan is the most western French land lighthouse, it is remotely controlled from Brest city.
A path around the peninsula allows visitors to enjoy a view of Molène, Ouessant and Beniguet islands and take a break on the beautiful Grands-Sablons sandbeach.
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Position |
48°21'45" N - 4°47'19" W |
Location |
Le Conquet
|
Building in |
1849 |
Height |
20,30 meters ( 67 feet) |
Elevation |
22 meters (72 feet)
|
Reach |
22 nautical miles ( 25 miles) |
Light signal |
1 white flash , 5 seconds interval |
Optics |
4 revolving panels , 10 inches focal length
|
Lamp |
180 W halogen lamp
|
Sound signal |
BBT ECAU 2000 vibrator with fog detector
|
Visitors allowed |
No |
Inhabited |
No |
Automated in |
1994 |
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