- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Fort de Brégançon on the Bormes-les-Mimosas coast, Var, with sand, rock and posidonia on the bottom.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south or east keeping clear of the fort islet and its rocky fringe. Set the anchor on sand patches away from the seagrass. Sheltered from NW through W, open to the S and SE.
Practical
A no-anchor and no-navigation zone surrounds the fort when the French President is in residence, enforced by the Maritime Prefecture. Check the latest decree before anchoring. Port privé du Cap Bénat lies 1.9 nm E and Bormes-les-Mimosas 2.5 nm NE.
History
Fort de Brégançon stands on a 35 m rocky islet linked to the mainland by a causeway. Built up from the 16th century and classified as a historic monument, it has served as an official holiday residence of the French President since 1968, under De Gaulle.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.09251, 6.32401 (43°5.55'N 6°19.44'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Brégançon lies at 43°5.55'N 6°19.44'E, that is 43.09251, 6.32401 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Brégançon sheltered from?
Brégançon is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Brégançon?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Brégançon.
How do boaters rate Brégançon?
Brégançon is rated 2.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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