- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand, rock, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Île de Saint-Armel in the southeast of the Golfe du Morbihan, between Le Hézo and the Pointe du Bill.
- Water
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter the golfe through the narrow passe between Port-Navalo and Locmariaquer, then head east past Île aux Moines. Strong tidal streams up to 8 knots on springs inside the golfe. Approach Saint-Armel at slack water if possible. Muddy shoals dry around the island at low water.
Practical
Water tap on the Saint-Armel slipway. No fuel, no electricity on site. Village shop and bakery at Le Hézo, about 1 km from the landing. Nearest full services at Sene or the Chantier Caudard boatyard, both 2 to 3 nm to the NW.
Ashore
Passage on foot at low water to the Île de Saint-Armel across the Passage du Petit Mont. Coastal path GR 34 runs along the Rhuys peninsula through Le Hézo oyster beds. Cairn of Petit Mont, a Neolithic monument, at 4 km by road above Arzon.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.59018, -2.72315 (47°35.41'N 2°43.39'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Île De Saint Armel lies at 47°35.41'N 2°43.39'W, that is 47.59018, -2.72315 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Île De Saint Armel sheltered from?
Île De Saint Armel is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Île De Saint Armel?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Île De Saint Armel.
How do boaters rate Île De Saint Armel?
Île De Saint Armel is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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