When you leave Gatteville village you arrive at the lighthouse by a winding and narrow road that runs along the coast. It will take you to the jetty.
The granite tower rises in the sky endlessly, a metallic lantern at its top.

It is Europe’s second highest lighthouse with its 75 meters (around 240 feet), 365 steps and 52 windows.

It is one of the most site visited for Normandy’s after the «Mont St Michel».

From the top of the lighthouse you can see very far. You can see the land and the sea for 40 km around, and the large ships on the horizon.

It has inspired some famous painters such as Signac, and filmmakers such has Beinex.

 
 
 
plan du phare vu par De La Rue
 
 
plan de la base du phare
 
 
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