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Lighthouse Tevennec, France

From series “Top 15 Most Fascinating Lighthouses”
Year: 1869.

On the Atlantic coast of France not far from Brest, the Lighthouse Tevennec is situated. Here originally was lied the major sea route where merchant ships and fishing vessels patrolled to Spain and to the South of France. There were a lot of wreckages because of the dangerous chain of the coral reefs called Chaussée de Sein. In 1869 there were decided to make this piece of crucial sea route safer and to build two lighthouses – La Vieille and Tevennec. These lighthouses were like the gate for vessels. The ships have to head on accurately between the lighthouses in order to escape collisions with reefs. However, the most interesting lighthouse for tourists is Tevennec. A great number of chilling stories are connected with it. All light-keepers got mad for some unknown reason. The most scaring story is connected with a spouse, who lived for a short period of time in the lighthouse. When the man has died, the woman had to put his body in the full with the water bath and waited for three months because it was impossible to get quickly to the lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tevennec, France Some local fishers say that even now they see shapes in shabby clothes on the territory of the lighthouse. The figures resemble died lighthouse-keepers. All of them claimed that puzzling voices from the water drove them crazy. Recently the researchers have found the reason for this strange phenomenon. Under the rock island, where the lighthouse was built, there is a large cave. During the storm in the cave the strong sounds have been forming, they resemble horrible aliens voices it all happen because of the air-mass trajectory. Next - Hook Head Lighthouse


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'La poste' located in 19 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Point Loc' is located in 21 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Burel Ludovic' in 17 km
Supermarket: 'Intermarché Contact' in 12 km
Parking: 'Aire De Camping Car Audierne' in 19 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie du Bout du Monde' in 9 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Le Men Brial' in 4.77 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Pluguffan Airport UIP - in 43 km
 »  Guipavas Airport BES - in 51 km
 »  Landivisiau Airport LDV - in 72 km
 »  Lann Bihoue Airport LRT - in 103 km
 »  Saint-Brieuc - Armor Airport SBK - in 151 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Lighthouse Tevennec

Hôtel de la Baie des Trépassés

Located in 3 km from Lighthouse Tevennec
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Rooms: 25
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A … More: photo, rates and booking
Holiday Home Lieu Dit Kerludu Cleden Cap Sizun

Located in 4 km from Lighthouse Tevennec
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Rooms: 1
Outside the resort, 250 m from the sea, 450 m from the beach. Private: garden 320 m2, parking (for 3 cars) in the grounds. Grocers 4 km, restaurant, … More: photo, rates and booking
Chambres d'hotes de Keryann

Located in 7 km from Lighthouse Tevennec
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Rooms: 4
The rooms at Chambres d'hotes de Keryann have en suite facilities with shower and toilet. They also include a flat-screen TV, individual heating and … More: photo, rates and booking
Chambres de la Ville d'Ys

Located in 8 km from Lighthouse Tevennec
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Rooms: 3
The elegant rooms at Chambres de la Ville d'Ys feature parquet flooring and some of them are attic rooms. The continental breakfast is served in the … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Lighthouse Tevennec - Brest

Fans of photography should definitely visit Centre Atlantique de la Photographie Gallery, which was opened in 1996. Each year the gallery hosts more than a dozen of various exhibitions that feature works of most famous photographers of the country. Returning to the subject of architectural monuments of Brest, we should definitely not forget to mention Recouvrance Bridge, which is widely known as the largest drawbridge in Europe. The length of the bridge is 87 meters; this is one of the most prominent architectural sites of Brest.

Without a doubt, Promenade Cours Dajot is the best place for walking. The promenade offers dramatic views of the city’s port district and Brest canal. Quite a notable fact – the promenade is paved on the ancient castle walls that once have surrounded the city. Maritime Museum occupies one of the most beautiful historic buildings of Brest. This is the place where you can see an interesting collection of exhibits, which are connected with the sea. Here are exhibited interesting tools used by sailors, old maps and historical documents. Connoisseurs of art will be interested in visiting Museum of Fine Arts, which exhibits works by Lacombe, Monet and other famous followers of Pont-Aven school.
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