- Maximum length
- 15 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 2 m
Small harbour of 5 visitor berths on the Gâvres peninsula, at the south entrance of the Lorient harbour.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the Passage de la Citadelle between Port-Louis and Gâvres. The entrance faces north into the harbour, marked by perches. Maximum draught 2 m. VHF 9. Tidal stream runs strongly across the entrance, prefer slack water.
Practical
5 visitor berths alongside, mainly a fishing and local mooring harbour. Water on the quay. No fuel, no shower block. Bakery and a small grocery in Gâvres village at 200 m. A few seafood restaurants along the quay.
Ashore
Sentier côtier around the Gâvres peninsula, 12 km loop along the Atlantic dune coast of the Natura 2000 Gâvres-Quiberon site. Plage de Goerem at 400 m on the ocean side. Port-Louis citadel reachable by the passenger ferry from Port-Louis at 0.6 NM.
History
Gâvres was an artillery testing range of the French Navy from 1829, and the peninsula still holds a restricted military zone on its western tip.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 47.70041, -3.35043 (47°42.02'N 3°21.03'W)
- Town
- Gâvres
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 2 m
- Maximum length
- 15 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33 2 97 65 48 25
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Ban-Gâvres lies at 47°42.02'N 3°21.03'W, that is 47.70041, -3.35043 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Ban-Gâvres accept?
Ban-Gâvres accepts boats up to 15 m.
Which VHF channel for Ban-Gâvres?
Ban-Gâvres answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Ban-Gâvres?
Ban-Gâvres is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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