Anchorage

Étrier De Marzan

3.5FranceMorbihan

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Shelter: NW, N, W, SW
Seabed: mud
Anchoring: Allowed

River mooring on the Vilaine near Marzan, upstream of the Arzal dam, in southern Brittany.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached by river from the Arzal lock, which operates on fixed daily openings. Soft mud bottom with good holding. Sheltered from NW through N to W and from SW, though SW winds tend to funnel down the river; for more shelter from them anchor further upstream opposite Kerubaud, on the south side beneath the cliffs in around 9 metres, where the depth holds close to the bank. There is no landing there but Port de Foleux is a short dinghy ride away. No tidal current above the dam since the river is held at constant level.

Practical

No facilities at the mooring. Multi Nautique marina and Foleux harbour are both 1.6 NM to the NE with pontoons, water, electricity, fuel and a boatyard.

Ashore

Towpath along the north bank toward Foleux village, where a small quay and a restaurant sit beside the old ferry crossing. The Marzan church and village centre are about 2 km inland from the river.