Planier Light

The Planier Light is a lighthouse located on the small Île de Planier, approximately 13 kilometers from Marseille, France. The lighthouse has a long history, with the first tower being built in 1326. Over the years, the tower has been replaced and rebuilt several times, with the current tower being constructed in 1876 and lit in 1959. The lighthouse is a cylindrical stone tower with a balcony and lantern, standing at a height of 66.37 meters.

The Planier Light is an active lighthouse and is considered one of the tallest traditional lighthouses in the world, standing at a height of 216 feet. The lighthouse has a range of 23 nautical miles and a characteristic of a white flash every 5 seconds. The island on which the lighthouse is located is only accessible by boat, and both the site and the tower are closed to the public. The lighthouse has been automated since 1986.

The history of the Planier Light dates back to 1320 when Robert d'Anjou built the first tower. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone several transformations, with new towers being built and new lighting systems being installed. The lighthouse has played an important role in guiding ships and ensuring safe navigation in the area. Despite being closed to the public, the Planier Light remains an important and historic landmark in the region.

Light and tower

It lies on the Gulf of Lion. It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of stone. Its daymark is unpainted tower, red lantern. Its light characteristic is Fl W. 5s. It carries a 920 mm (original), 500 mm (current) lens. It was first lit in 1959. It was automated in 1986.

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Plongée au phare du planier

Plongée au phare du planier