Ile Vierge Lighthouse
Height83 m
Year Built1902
CountryFrance
RegionBrittany
StatusActive
About Ile Vierge Lighthouse
The tallest traditional lighthouse in Europe. Located on a small island off the Brittany coast. 397 steps to the top, the most of any French lighthouse. Built of granite from the island.
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