Arques
- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
River mooring on the canalised Aa at Arques, in the Audomarois, Hauts-de-France. Muddy bottom, sheltered from the NW through N and E to SE.
- Dock
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached by the Aa canal from Gravelines or by the Neufossé from the south. Crossing of the Fontinettes lift replaced by the modern lock, check passage times with VNF before arriving.
Practical
Base Nautique Arques Plaisance 0.1 nm to the west for water and visitor pontoon contact. Port de Watten 5.9 nm to the NW for a further stop on the way down to the coast.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 50.74646, 2.29782 (50°44.79'N 2°17.87'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Services
- Dock
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Arques lies at 50°44.79'N 2°17.87'E, that is 50.74646, 2.29782 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Arques sheltered from?
Arques is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Arques?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Arques.
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