Located at the extreme southeastern end of the island,[2] it was constructed in 1950 to replace an earlier tower destroyed during World War II.

[4] The Pointe des Corbeaux Lighthouse is 62 feet tall, and is an octagonal prism concrete structure with lantern and gallery attached to one-storey keeper's dwelling.

A small tourelle encased in masonry, it stood 38 feet tall, and was based on plans provided by the state.

Its life was very uneventful; it was converted to different sorts of power on numerous occasions, at various times running on vegetable and mineral oil and petrol.

[2] Another, smaller aid to navigation, a post light attached to a short stone base, is also located on the point.