Harbour

CN Franceville

Maximum draught
0.1 m

Drying harbour on the Orne estuary at Merville-Franceville-Plage in Normandy, opposite Ouistreham.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Entry dries out at low water with a maximum draught of 0.1 m at chart datum. Access only near high water, through the Orne estuary channel. Watch the strong tidal streams at the river mouth.

Practical

Small club facility run by the Cercle Nautique de Franceville. Suitable for dinghies and shallow-draught boats. For keelboats, use Ouistreham marina 0.9 nm to the west.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
49.27981, -0.22547 (49°16.79'N 0°13.53'W)
Country
France
Maximum draught
0.1 m
Boaters' rating
3.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

CN Franceville lies at 49°16.79'N 0°13.53'W, that is 49.27981, -0.22547 in decimal degrees.

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