- Shelter
- NW, N, W
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Fouras on the Charente-Maritime coast, opposite the Île d'Aix, in the Pertuis d'Antioche.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Strong tidal streams run across the anchorage, up to 3 knots on spring tides. Mud bottom with good holding. Shelter from N, NW and W. Exposed to S and SE winds and to any swell entering the Pertuis. VHF 9.
Practical
About 25 moorings, no services on the anchorage itself. Rade de l'île d'Aix 0.2 NM NW as an alternative, Fouras Port Sud 3.5 NM SE for a marina berth with full services.
Ashore
Fouras town quay has shops, bakeries and a seasonal market. Fort Vauban at the tip of the Pointe de la Fumée dates from the 17th century and houses the local museum. Ferry to the Île d'Aix leaves from the Pointe de la Fumée.
History
Fort Vauban at Fouras and Fort Boyard offshore are part of the defensive system built by Vauban and later completed under Napoleon to protect the Rochefort arsenal at the mouth of the Charente.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.00628, -1.17094 (46°0.38'N 1°10.26'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 12 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33671300931
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Fouras lies at 46°0.38'N 1°10.26'W, that is 46.00628, -1.17094 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Anse de Fouras sheltered from?
Anse de Fouras is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Fouras?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Fouras.
What boat length does Anse de Fouras accept?
Anse de Fouras accepts boats up to 12 m.
Which VHF channel for Anse de Fouras?
Anse de Fouras answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Anse de Fouras?
Anse de Fouras is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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