Grand Jardin lighthouse
by Keith Stokes
Title
Grand Jardin lighthouse
Artist
Keith Stokes
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Photograph - Photograph
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Grand Jardin lighthouse is one of the four lighthouses around Saint Malo in the Britany region of France. It is located on "Pierre du Jardin" rock, near Cézembre Island. This area has huge tides and at high tide the rock is not visible.
The French name is Phare du grand jardin Saint Malo. Construction of this light began in 1865. It was damaged in 1944 by German troops, but returned to service in 1950. It was automated in 1982.
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November 15th, 2011
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