I wasn't sure where to find this week's lighthouse, but I stayed in Europe, and decided see what lighthouses in France I hadn't visited yet. This uniquely-designed lighthouse popped up.
Location-wise, I couldn't even find it by it's name, but it's located behind the dunes of this beach, Plage du Sardinal. Zoom out to see where Canet-en-Rousillon is (the nearest population center of note), and zoom further out to see Perpignan, just a bit north of the Spain-France border.
So, about the lighthouse. It's a fairly new one. Lighthouse Directory provides details, which are limited because there isn't a lot of history here, just modern design.
"1977. Active; focal plane 27 m (89 ft); four white flashes every 15 s. 24 m (79 ft) triangular concrete tower with gallery and an enclosed equipment room at the base. The light and gallery are supported by three concrete columns, with access via a stairway that spirals almost magically up the open center of the tower. Entire lighthouse is white. ... This modern design is by the architectural firm of Cardin, Diatkine et Frémolle of Montpellier. Located on the dunes behind the beach at Canet-Plage, about 800 m (1/2 mi) north of the harbor."
There aren't a lot of pictures of this one on Web site, but Google Maps has quite a few; I've got three below.
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