- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage and mooring field in the estuary of the Odet between Bénodet and Sainte-Marine, sand bottom, 180 moorings.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south between the Pointe de Combrit and the Pointe de Mousterlin, entry marked by the lighthouse of Bénodet on the east bank and the semaphore of Sainte-Marine on the west bank. Tidal stream up to 3 knots in the estuary at springs. Mooring field sheltered from all compass points by the banks of the river. VHF 9.
Practical
180 buoys shared between the SNSM, the commune of Bénodet and the commune of Combrit Sainte-Marine. Marinas on both banks, Port de Bénodet to the east, Port de Sainte-Marine to the west, each with water, electricity, fuel and sanitary block. Capitaineries open all year.
Ashore
Beach of Le Trez at 500 m from the Bénodet marina. Casino of Bénodet on the seafront at 400 m. Sentier côtier GR34 along the Odet to Combrit Sainte-Marine, small ferry across the river in summer. Pointe de Combrit fort, built 1862, at 1.5 km.
History
The Odet was used from the 19th century for steamer cruises between Quimper and the sea, the so-called remontée de l'Odet. The service continues today with the vedettes de l'Odet, linking Bénodet to Quimper through the gorges of the river.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.88458, -4.11879 (47°53.07'N 4°7.13'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 12 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33298570578
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Benodet lies at 47°53.07'N 4°7.13'W, that is 47.88458, -4.11879 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Benodet sheltered from?
Benodet is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Benodet?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Benodet.
What boat length does Benodet accept?
Benodet accepts boats up to 12 m.
Which VHF channel for Benodet?
Benodet answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Benodet?
Benodet is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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