RU-4119781 La Vieille a lighthouse in the northwest coast of France

La Vieille ("The Old Lady" or "The Wrass") is a lighthouse in the département of Finistère at the commune of Plogoff, on the northwest coast of France. It lies on the rock known as Gorlebella (Breton for "farthest rock"), guiding mariners in the strait Raz de Sein, across from the companion lighthouse Tourelle de la Plate—also known as Petite Vieille ("Little Old Woman"). It is among the small class of lighthouses around the coasts of France carrying the moniker "hell", due to a remote position in rough seas.

This lighthouse was constructed in 1882-1887 and was automated in 1995.  The tower of La Vieille is 27 m (89 ft).  The range of its light is 18 nautical miles (33 kms).

This postcard came from Anya (5 December 2015) Postcrossing.