[1] The Lighthouse is located in the residential streets near the Port of Calais and is a significant landmark as well as a navigational aid to ships and ferries using the Straits of Dover.

King Louis-Philippe in his plans to improve French ports decided the construction of a first-class lighthouse in Calais.

After escaping the destruction of the Second World War it was automated in 1987.

[2] The Calais lighthouse is classified as a French Monument historique since 19/04/2011.

[3] The lighthouse is 53m high, its tower is octagonal outside and round inside with walls 1.90m at the base and 1.50m at the summit.