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.
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