Isolated lighthouse in a grassy landscape at sunsetAn isolated lighthouse stands in a grassy landscape. The sky is filled with dark clouds, but the horizon is illuminated by the last rays of the sun. The lighthouse, with its white tower and red lantern, is surrounded by low and dense vegetation.
©The lighthouse stands alone in a grassy landscape bathed in the last rays of the sun.|Philippe Fauvel
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Spotlight on: the lighthouses of Coutances mer et bocage

Lighthouses are emblematic symbols of the coast and the sea, used to guide ships through dangerous waters. In the Manche département of Normandy, these structures are numerous and rich in history. Our destination, nestling between the sea and the bocage, is the perfect place to discover some of the region’s lighthouses. These lighthouses are real jewels in the Channel’s maritime heritage and well worth a visit. They bear witness to the history of navigation in the region and bear witness to the beauty of the Normandy coast.

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Sénéquet lighthouse at Blainville sur Mer

3.8km off the coast of Gouville-sur-Mer stands the Sénéquet lighthouse on the rock of the same name. White with a black-painted base, this lighthouse was built in 1857, initially without a light, in the form of a turret. It was then modified in 1858 to become a lighthouse and went into operation in 1861. At 17 metres high, the light is a fixed light with 3 flashes every 12 seconds. Like many lighthouses in France, it has been automated since 1981 and is an integral part of the Blainville-sur-Mer landscape.

A black and white lighthouse on rocksA lighthouse painted in black and white stands on rocks. The sky is clear and blue, and the lighthouse is located on a small rocky island. The lighthouse has a lantern at the top and a black door in the middle.
©The lighthouse stands proudly on the rocks, guiding ships at sea.
White and black lighthouse in the middle of the oceanA lighthouse painted white and black stands in the middle of the ocean. The sky is clear and blue, and the water is calm. The lighthouse has a cylindrical structure with an observation platform at the top.
©A lone lighthouse stands in the middle of the blue expanse.
White and black lighthouse on rocks in the middle of the waterA white and black lighthouse stands on rocks in the middle of the water. The sky is clear with a few clouds. The water is calm and reflects the lighthouse.
©A solitary lighthouse watches over the calm waters.

    Pointe d'Agon lighthouse at Agon-Coutainville

    The Pointe d’Agon lighthouse, 9 metres high, is a 2-bolt light (one long and one short flash) located on the Pointe d’Agon about 1km from the pass to the south of the point. At the beginning of the 20th century, the lighthouse was only about 100 metres away from boats passing through the Havre de Regnébut as the headland expanded enormously, the lighthouse moved further out to sea. It was built in place of the old fort that defended the harbour but which was demolished by the tides in the 18th century. Over the years, the lighthouse has become the emblem of the seaside resort and a popular place to take a stroll.

    White lighthouse with a red lantern and a solar panel, adjacent to a gray house with a metal roofA white lighthouse with a red lantern and a solar panel stands next to a gray house with a metal roof. The surrounding landscape features open fields and a clear blue sky. The scene is framed by a wooden fence and green bushes.
    ©A iconic lighthouse overlooks a serene coastal landscape.
    Red and white lighthouse at sunsetA red and white lighthouse stands on a grassy hill at sunset. The sky is tinged with orange and yellow, and the sun is low on the horizon. The lighthouse is surrounded by tall grass and a few trees.
    ©The lighthouse stands majestically at sunset.|Thibault Poriel
    Person walking towards a lighthouse in a field of tall grassA person is walking in a field of tall grass towards a white lighthouse with a red roof. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are additional buildings next to the lighthouse. The atmosphere is calm and serene.
    ©A person walks towards a solitary lighthouse in a field of tall grass under a cloudy sky.|Aymeric Picot

      The Ronquet lighthouse at Agon-Coutainville

      The Ronquet turret is not a lighthouse in the strict sense of the word, but a marker light located off the Pointe d’Agon. 11 metres high, its purpose is to signal an isolated rock. Although it seems a long way from the coast (around 3 miles), the turret is accessible during very high tides, with a coefficient of more than 106 for those in the know.

      Le Rondel Lighthouse with a metal structure and a red bandThe Le Rondel Lighthouse is a metal structure with a red band and the text 'LE RONDEL' written in white. The structure is located in the water and is topped with an observation platform with an antenna.
      ©The Le Rondel Lighthouse stands proudly in the water, guiding ships with its light.
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