- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage of around 40 spots in the calanque below Cap Nègre, on the coast of Le Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer, between Le Lavandou and Cavalaire.
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south, staying clear of the dark rock of Cap Nègre to the east. Sand and posidonia bottom: drop on the sand patches. Shelter from N, NE and E winds. Exposed to S and SW swell, untenable in mistral reaching this section of coast.
Practical
Forain mooring, no organised buoy field, no services ashore. Closest refuges at Le Lavandou, 2.9 NM west, and Bormes-les-Mimosas, 3.5 NM SW.
Ashore
Cap Nègre is known for the private property of the Bruni family, long associated with Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Coastal footpath sentier du littoral east towards Pramousquier beach and west towards Cavalière, both around 1 to 2 km along the rocky shore.
History
The cap itself takes its name from its dark volcanic rock, visible on approach. In August 1944, it was one of the landing points of the Allied Operation Dragoon on the Provence coast, with commandos of the 1er Bataillon de Choc scaling the cliff at night.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.14666, 6.43738 (43°8.80'N 6°26.24'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 8 m
- Fees
- Free
- Phone
- +33494004110
- Services
- Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Calanque du Cap Nègre lies at 43°8.80'N 6°26.24'E, that is 43.14666, 6.43738 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Calanque du Cap Nègre sheltered from?
Calanque du Cap Nègre is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Calanque du Cap Nègre?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Calanque du Cap Nègre.
What boat length does Calanque du Cap Nègre accept?
Calanque du Cap Nègre accepts boats up to 8 m.
How do boaters rate Calanque du Cap Nègre?
Calanque du Cap Nègre is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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