ÃŽle Vierge

Phare de l' Île Vierge is the name of a lighthouse on the island Vierge, which belongs to the municipality in the department of Finistère Plouguerneau. It is approximately 1.5 kilometers from the coast in Lilia Archipelago. Its scope is 27 nautical miles, which is roughly 52 kilometers.

The lighthouse is listed as a historic monument of France since 23 May 2011. It is open for visits by the public.

History

1842-1845 the first lighthouse on Île Vierge ( Virgin Island) was built with a height of 31 meters. His permanently installed, white light had a range of 14 nautical miles. The operation was maintained during the construction period of the current lighthouse. The fog horn is still in operation today. In addition to accommodation for the lighthouse keeper, completes a beacon the plant on the island.

Today's Lighthouse

Built between 1897 and 1902 with a height of 82.5 meters, the Phare de l' Île Vierge lighthouse in Europe the highest represents the interior was lined with 12,500 tiles from the Opal brand Compagnie de Saint- Gobain. The as seen from the outside to the top tapering granite tower has stone in the inner cylindrical member 360 levels, 32 iron stairs to get to the lighting system, granite staircases and five on the stone base to get to the tower. All in all, result from the fact 397 steps.

Can be visited the tower during maximum low tide, otherwise boat tours are offered.

Since 29 October 2010, the Phare de l' Île Vierge is not continuously manned by a lighthouse keeper. It is automatically controlled by the lighthouse Créac'h on the island of Ouessant.