Construction of lighthouse 1ère moitié du XXe siècle (≈ 2007)
Period of construction of the metal lighthouse.
16 décembre 2013
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 16 décembre 2013 (≈ 2013)
Registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The lighthouse in full, including the facades and roofs of the two adjoining buildings and the floor of the plate plot (Box BH 207): inscription by order of 16 December 2013
Origin and history
The lighthouse of Pointe des Nègres is located at the end of the peninsula of the same name, overlooking the port of Fort-de-France in Martinique. This lighthouse is distinguished by its hexagonal structure in cast iron painted in white, a rare example of metallic architecture applied to maritime signs in this region. An old caretaker house, always adjoining, completes the architectural ensemble.
Built in the first half of the 20th century, this lighthouse illustrates the evolution of the maritime construction techniques of the period. Its inscription as a historic monument by decree of 16 December 2013 underlines its heritage importance, both for its unique design and for its role in local history. The protection covers not only the tower, but also the facades of the adjoining buildings and the ground of the plot.
Pointe des Negres, where the lighthouse stands, is a strategic site for navigation in the West Indies. This monument reflects the adaptation of the port infrastructure of Martinique to the growing needs of maritime commerce at the beginning of the twentieth century. Its metal architecture, unusual in the Caribbean, also reflects the influence of the European industrial techniques of the time.
