Phare d'Eckmühl
Phare d'Eckmühl was built in 1897.
- Built
- 1897
The Phare d'Eckmühl, also known as Point Penmarc'h Light or Saint-Pierre Light, is a significant lighthouse located in Penmarch, France. Standing at a height of 213 feet, it is one of the tallest lighthouses in the world. Situated on Point Penmarc'h, the southwestern corner of Finistère, the northwestern entrance to the Bay of Biscay, the lighthouse serves as a vital navigational aid for mariners.
The Phare d'Eckmühl was built in 1897, following a decision to modernize coastal lighthouses and raise the focal height of the old Penmarc'h lighthouse. The tower was commissioned by Adélaïde-Louise Davout, Marquise de Blocqueville, who donated funds in her will for the construction of the new tower in memory of her father, Louis Nicolas Davout, a marshal of the First French Empire. The lighthouse was inaugurated on October 17, 1897, and has since become a popular tourist destination, offering stunning views from the top after climbing 307 steps.
Today, the Phare d'Eckmühl remains an active lighthouse, with a range of 23 nautical miles and a characteristic flashing white light every 5 seconds. The lighthouse is open to the public, providing a unique opportunity to explore its interior and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline.
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- The current tower replaced an older lighthouse constructed in 1835.
- Year Built
- 1897
- Body Of Water
- Atlantic Ocean