- Shelter
- NW, N, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the north side of Ratonneau island in the Frioul archipelago, off Marseille, with sand bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the north, clear of the reefs between Ratonneau and Pomègues. Sand holding in 3 to 8 metres. Shelter from NW, N and W winds. Exposed to the S to SE when the sea builds up.
Practical
No facilities on the anchorage. Port du Frioul lies about 0.7 NM SW on the south shore of the archipelago, with water, fuel and berths. Ferry link to Marseille Vieux Port from the village.
Ashore
Frioul island trails start at the cove, reaching the fortified Hôpital Caroline built in 1828 as a quarantine station. Plage de Saint-Estève at 400 m, Port du Frioul village and restaurants at 700 m on foot.
History
The Frioul archipelago formed Marseille's maritime quarantine from the 17th century. Hôpital Caroline on Ratonneau was built after the last major plague outbreak of the city in 1720.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.28455, 5.32171 (43°17.07'N 5°19.30'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Calanque de Ratonneau lies at 43°17.07'N 5°19.30'E, that is 43.28455, 5.32171 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Calanque de Ratonneau sheltered from?
Calanque de Ratonneau is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.
Can you anchor at Calanque de Ratonneau?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Calanque de Ratonneau.
How do boaters rate Calanque de Ratonneau?
Calanque de Ratonneau is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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