Port

Plassac

Name: Plassac
Address: FR

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Type: Harbour

River port of 40 berths on the right bank of the Gironde estuary at Plassac, in Gironde, New Aquitaine.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Access via the Gironde estuary, strong tidal currents up to 3 knots on the springs, navigate with the flood to go up-estuary. The basin dries onto mud and boats take the ground, so berths are reached only according to the tide. Halte nautique de Blaye 1.5 nm NW and Roque de Thau 1.6 nm south as alternative refuges.

Practical

40 berths. Fuel station reported on site. A launching slipway lies 200 m south of the port. Village of Plassac a short walk from the port for basic supplies.

Ashore

Gallo-Roman villa of Plassac with mosaics, archaeological site and small museum in the village at 400 m, where a market is held on Sundays. Citadel of Blaye by Vauban, UNESCO World Heritage as part of the Vauban fortifications, 1.5 nm upriver. Côtes-de-Blaye and Côtes-de-Bourg vineyards on the surrounding hills.