Anchorage

Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville

3.9FranceCharente-Maritime
Shelter
SW, W, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sand anchorage off the Pointe de Boyardville on the east coast of Île d'Oléron, facing the Pertuis d'Antioche.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the north of the Pertuis d'Antioche with Fort Boyard to the east. Sand bottom, good holding. Protection from W, NW and SW. Exposed to E and SE. Watch for tidal streams running N-S across the pertuis on the rising and ebbing tide.

Practical

Forain anchorage, no services. Boyardville harbour 0.6 NM to SW for water, fuel and provisions. Chenal de la Perrotine lock entry 1.1 NM to SW opens around HW +/- 2h.

Ashore

Boyardville village 0.6 NM with boulangerie, épicerie and cafés by the quay. Forêt domaniale des Saumonards sand track starts behind the beach and runs 4 km north to Plage des Saumonards and views of Fort Boyard.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
45.97458, -1.23051 (45°58.47'N 1°13.83'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Fees
Free
Services
Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
Boaters' rating
3.9/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville lies at 45°58.47'N 1°13.83'W, that is 45.97458, -1.23051 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville sheltered from?

Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville is sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville.

How do boaters rate Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville?

Anse du Cavalier - Pointe de Boyardville is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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