- Shelter
- NE, E, S, SE
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
North-facing cove on the Île d'Yeu, Vendée, west of Port-Joinville.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the north along the rocky coast of the island. Weed bottom, holding variable, check the anchor has bitten. Sheltered from NE, E, S and SE. Fully open to the northern and westerly sectors.
Practical
Daytime forain anchorage, no services. Port-Joinville 1.9 nm E is the reference refuge for berths, water, fuel and supplies. Fromentine on the mainland 14.3 nm NE.
Ashore
Coastal path around the Île d'Yeu. Vieux Château, a 14th century ruined fortress, 2 km west along the path. Plage des Vieilles to the south of the island 4 km by road.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.73003, -2.39026 (46°43.80'N 2°23.42'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse des Broches lies at 46°43.80'N 2°23.42'W, that is 46.73003, -2.39026 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse des Broches sheltered from?
Anse des Broches is sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Anse des Broches?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse des Broches.
How do boaters rate Anse des Broches?
Anse des Broches is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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