- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sandy cove on the south coast of Île d'Yeu, 2.5 nm SE of Port-Joinville.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the SE along the island's south coast. Rocky foreshore either side of the sand beach, stay off the rocks and anchor in 3 to 5 m over sand. Open to southerly swell, untenable in winds from S to SE. Shelter good with winds from NW through N to W.
Practical
Daytime anchorage only in settled weather. No services on site. Nearest shelter is Port-Joinville 2.5 nm to the NW, or Fromentine 14 nm to the NE.
Ashore
Sentier côtier GR80 runs along the cliff above the cove. Walk 4 km west to the Vieux Château d'Yeu, a ruined medieval fortress on a rocky headland. Port-Joinville centre, shops and ferry terminal lie 5 km by road to the north.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.69177, -2.31013 (46°41.51'N 2°18.61'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse des Vieilles lies at 46°41.51'N 2°18.61'W, that is 46.69177, -2.31013 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse des Vieilles sheltered from?
Anse des Vieilles is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse des Vieilles?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse des Vieilles.
How do boaters rate Anse des Vieilles?
Anse des Vieilles is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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