Harbour

Bordeaux quai d’attente du Basin

4.3Bordeaux, FranceAtlantic coast
Type
Harbour

Waiting quay on the Garonne in Bordeaux, used by yachts before entering the lock of the Bassins à flot.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached by the tidal Garonne from the Gironde estuary, about 50 nautical miles upriver. Strong flood and ebb currents apply. Yachts wait here for the lock opening times of the Bassins à flot, which operates around high water.

Practical

Short-term use only while waiting for the lock. The Halte nautique de Bordeaux sits further upriver and offers pontoon berths, water and electricity for longer stays.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
44.86019, -0.55217 (44°51.61'N 0°33.13'W)
Town
Bordeaux
Country
France
Boaters' rating
4.3/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Bordeaux quai d’attente du Basin lies at 44°51.61'N 0°33.13'W, that is 44.86019, -0.55217 in decimal degrees.

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