Anchorage

Générelles

Shelter
NW, N, NE
Seabed
rock
Anchoring
Forbidden

Isolated buoy mooring off the Pointe de Grouin du Cou coast in Vendée, west of the Aiguillon bay, Pays de la Loire.

  • Mooring buoys

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from seaward on a rising tide, rocky bottom with scattered heads. Shelter from NW, N and NE winds, fully exposed to southerly weather. No shore access from the buoy.

Practical

Single buoy, no service. Nearest ports are L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer 5.6 NM and La Faute-sur-Mer 6 NM to the east, both tide dependent through the Lay estuary.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
46.34020, -1.44666 (46°20.41'N 1°26.80'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
Seabed
rock
Anchoring
Forbidden
Fees
Paid
Services
Mooring buoys
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Générelles lies at 46°20.41'N 1°26.80'W, that is 46.34020, -1.44666 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Générelles sheltered from?

Générelles is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.

Can you anchor at Générelles?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Générelles.

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