Anchorage

Anse du Bois Foucaut

5.0France
Shelter
E, SE, S, SW, W
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the south-west shore of Lac d'Orient, Aube, close to the marina of Mesnil-Saint-Père. Weed bottom.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Inland lake, no tide. Open to E, SE, S, SW and W winds, only partial shelter from the north. Drop the hook clear of the marked channel to the harbour. Port de Mesnil-Saint-Père 0.9 nm SW, Club nautique Haute-Seine 1.9 nm NW.

Practical

Anchor on weed in 2 to 4 metres, holding variable, check the set. Mesnil-Saint-Père harbour less than a mile away has pontoons with water and electricity, slipway, sailing school, hire boats and a restaurant on the quay.

Ashore

Village of Mesnil-Saint-Père with shops and bakery. Maison du Parc de la Forêt d'Orient to the south at Piney gives access to 70 km of waymarked trails across the three lakes of the park.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
48.26533, 4.35304 (48°15.92'N 4°21.18'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west, west winds
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Allowed
Boaters' rating
5.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Anse du Bois Foucaut lies at 48°15.92'N 4°21.18'E, that is 48.26533, 4.35304 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse du Bois Foucaut sheltered from?

Anse du Bois Foucaut is sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west, west winds.

Can you anchor at Anse du Bois Foucaut?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse du Bois Foucaut.

How do boaters rate Anse du Bois Foucaut?

Anse du Bois Foucaut is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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