Ar Men

Infobox_Lighthouse


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location = coord|48|3|0|N|4|59|54|W|scale:2000_region:FR [WLOTA]
coordinates = coord|48|3|0|N|4|59|54|W|type:landmark
yearbuilt = 1867
yearlit = 1881
automated = 1990
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height = 32 m
elevation = 37 m
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range = 23.5 nautical miles
characteristic = 3 white flashes, 20 seconds

Ar Men ("the rock" in Breton) is a lighthouse at one end of the Chaussée de l'Île de Sein, at the west end of Brittany. It shares its name with the rock on which it was erected between 1867 and 1881.

Ar Men is one of the best known lighthouses because of its isolated situation and the considerable difficulties its construction has presented, and the danger in evacuating its personnel. In the small world of lighthouses in the sea, notably Kéréon, La Vieille or La Jument, this one is without doubt the most mythical one. Considered as one of the most challenging workplaces by the community of lighthouse keepers, it has been named "The Hell of Hells"......

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