Lighthouse
Bodic Lighthouse
Lézardrieux · Côtes-d’Armor
A 23 m lighthouse built in the open countryside in Lézardrieux, paired with the La Croix lighthouse to mark the entrance to the Trieux.
- Suggested time
- 20 to 40 minutes.
- Type of place
- Lighthouse
- Atmosphere
- Rural, technical and unusual.
- Getting there
- By road to the hamlet of Bodic; outside viewing only.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 8/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 7/10
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About
The Bodic lighthouse stands back from the coast in Lézardrieux. The current tower is 23 m high. It replaces an earlier lighthouse built in 1867 and destroyed in 1944. Its lantern is 49 m above the sea and its light is visible 10 nautical miles away. Together with the La Croix lighthouse, it marks the entrance to the Trieux. It is automated and closed to visitors.
What you will see
- Status: an automated working lighthouse.
- Visits: closed to visitors, outside viewing only.
- Construction: the current lighthouse was built after the 1944 destruction; the previous one dated from 1867.
- Height: 23 m.
- Range: 10 nautical miles, about 18 km.
- Light: automated.
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- With children: yes.
- Heritage: local maritime heritage.
- History: the first lighthouse was destroyed during the Second World War and then replaced.
- The lantern is 49 m above the sea.
- The last keepers left the lighthouse in 2015.
- Transport: a car is recommended.
Practical information
- Public transport
- A car is recommended.
- Services
- Very few services on site
- Opening
- The outside can be seen all year; the tower is closed
- Parking
- Park locally without blocking access
- Accessibility
- Outside viewing possible, depending on parking
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Photography
- An interesting contrast between the tower and the countryside
- Prices
- Free to see from outside
- Nearby
- Lézardrieux, the Trieux estuary, the La Croix lighthouse, Paimpol
Tips on the spot
- Check the visit status on the day before you travel, and do not confuse access to the site, the foot of the lighthouse and the inside of the tower.
- For a lighthouse open to visitors, check the time of the last climb, not just the closing time.
- For a lighthouse at sea, only watch it from a boat run by a professional or from a safe viewpoint on land.
- Bring a windproof layer, even in summer; stairs and galleries can be slippery with rain or spray.
- With children, check the number of steps and any minimum age; with vertigo, the climb to the gallery is not for everyone.
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- Working lighthouses are maritime safety equipment: respect all restricted technical areas.
- For photos, use a wide angle at the foot of the lighthouse and a telephoto lens for lighthouses seen from a distance.
- On an island, check the last boat back before starting the visit.
- On cliffs, stay behind the barriers and on the paths; keep dogs on a lead in nature reserves.
- Visits can be cancelled at the last minute for safety reasons.
- Combine it with a view of the La Croix lighthouse, on the Trieux estuary, to understand how the two lights line up.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of lighthouse is it?
An inland leading light.
Is the lighthouse still in service?
Yes, it is an automated working lighthouse.
Can I visit the lighthouse?
No, it is closed to visitors; you can see it from outside.
How high is it?
23 m.
What is its range?
10 nautical miles, about 18 km.
Which lighthouse does it work with?
The La Croix lighthouse, to mark the entrance to the Trieux.
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