- Shelter
- N, NE, E, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Shallow anchorage on the north shore of the Anse de l'Aiguillon, Pays de la Loire, at the western edge of the Marais Poitevin.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach at half tide or better. The bay dries extensively at low water over sand and mud banks. Hold offshore of the mussel bouchot lines and respect the marked channels leading to Pointe de l'Aiguillon. The outermost red buoy furthest from the beach shoals onto pebbles, where one shallow-draught boat touched at 1.2 metres. The anchor can be slow to set even with good ground tackle, and a westerly swell works in and makes the berth untenable. VHF 9.
Practical
Around 230 moorings managed locally, on sand, water available ashore. Boats drawing more than about 1.10 metres are not accepted on the moorings. A shuttle can land crews ashore. Exposed to S and SW winds blowing up the bay. Nearest refuges: Port de l'Aiguillon 4.7 NM E and La Faute-sur-Mer 5 NM E.
Ashore
Pointe de l'Aiguillon nature reserve borders the bay, a Natura 2000 site known for wading birds and mussel farming. Coastal path follows the dyke towards L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer village, about 3 km by land.
Story
The bay is the historical cradle of bouchot mussel farming, a technique documented on this coast since the 13th century.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.34451, -1.42274 (46°20.67'N 1°25.36'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 39 ft
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33614915171
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.6/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Maupas lies at 46°20.67'N 1°25.36'W, that is 46.34451, -1.42274 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Anse de Maupas sheltered from?
Anse de Maupas is sheltered from north, north-east, east, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Maupas?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Maupas.
What boat length does Anse de Maupas accept?
Anse de Maupas accepts boats up to 39 ft.
Which VHF channel for Anse de Maupas?
Anse de Maupas answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Anse de Maupas?
Anse de Maupas is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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