The Phare de Sainte Marie is an inactive lighthouse built to mark the harbor of Marseille, France. Completed in 1855, it is made of natural-finished local limestone and stands 70 feet high.[1] It is located at the north side of the Passe de la Joliette. This is at the southern entrance to the series of bassins that form the harbor. It was upgraded to electrical illumination in 1922 but is now inactive.[2]

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Phare de Sainte Marie

Location	Old Port of Marseille France
Coordinates	43°17′57.7″N 5°21′29.3″E
Tower
Constructed	1855
Construction	limestone tower
Height	21.3 metres (70 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery
Markings	unpainted tower, greenish lantern
Heritage	listed in the general inventory of cultural heritage

This lighthouse was a featured clue box destination for teams to find on the fourth season of the popular reality television show, The Amazing Race. The season's fourth episode was watched by millions on June 19, 2003, and is currently in worldwide syndication.

See also

• List of lighthouses in France

References

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