Lighthouse
La Teignouse Lighthouse
Quiberon · Morbihan
A 20.05 m offshore lighthouse built in the 19th century on the Teignouse rock, with a sector light visible for 14.5 miles and a major role between Quiberon and Houat.
- Suggested time
- 20 to 45 minutes from a coastal viewpoint, longer on a boat trip.
- Type of place
- Lighthouse
- Atmosphere
- Marine, historic and very exposed.
- Getting there
- An offshore lighthouse closed to visitors, visible from the Pointe du Conguel, Quiberon or on an organised boat trip.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 7/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 6/10
These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.
About
The Teignouse lighthouse lies between the Quiberon peninsula and Houat, in line with the Pointe du Conguel. Built in the early 1840s and brought into service in 1845, it is one of the first great lighthouses built at sea. The DIRM gives a total height of 20.05 m, a range of 14.5 miles and a sector light. The last keepers left the lighthouse in 1983 after it was automated. The site is not open to the public.
What you will see
- Location: Quiberon, Teignouse passage.
- Visits: not open to visitors.
- Height: 20.05 m.
- Range: 14.5 nautical miles.
- Light: one flash every 4 seconds.
- Colour: white and red sectors.
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- In service: 1 January 1845.
- Automation: 1983; the last keepers left in July 1983.
- Heritage: a historic lighthouse listed in the national heritage inventory.
- With children: yes, from a safe coastal viewpoint.
- History: according to the DIRM, it was the fifth lighthouse built at sea.
- The tower is cylindrical.
- Its modern power supply used wind and then solar energy.
- The Teignouse passage is a major route to Belle-Île.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Quiberon by seasonal train or by road, then on foot
- Public transport
- Quiberon by seasonal train or by road, then on foot.
- Services
- In Quiberon and Port Haliguen
- Parking
- In Quiberon or near the Pointe du Conguel
- Pets
- According to the local rules for the promenade
- Accessibility
- You can see it from some accessible areas of Quiberon
- Safety
- Never try to approach it on your own
- Best time
- Good visibility and late-afternoon light
- Photography
- A great subject, standing alone at sea
- Prices
- Free to see from the coast
- Ideal for
- Photographers, families from the coast, maritime history, sailing
- Nearby
- The Pointe du Conguel, Port Haliguen, Houat, Quiberon, the bay of Quiberon
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.
- Bring a telephoto lens to the Pointe du Conguel.
- Watch the boat traffic to understand the lighthouse’s role.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of lighthouse is it?
An offshore sector lighthouse.
Is the lighthouse still in service?
Yes, it is an automated working lighthouse.
How high is it?
20.05 m.
What is its range?
14.5 nautical miles.
What is the light pattern?
One flash every 4 seconds.
What colour is the light?
White and red sectors.
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