- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Île des Hébihens in the bay of Lancieux, western approach to the Rance estuary, with sand and rock patches on the bottom.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from NW through N to SW, exposed to the east and SE. Strong tidal range up to 13 metres at springs, plan the approach on a rising tide. Rocks dry extensively around the island at low water, use SHOM chart 7129 to pick a lane. Drop between the island and the mainland in 4 to 8 metres at half tide.
Practical
No services on the island. Port du Châtelet 1.4 NM south at Saint-Jacut-de-la-Mer dries, and Saint-Briac marina 1.8 NM east has visitor berths, water and showers.
Ashore
The island is privately owned but walking around the foreshore is allowed at low water. A sixteenth century tower stands on the summit, built in 1596 as part of the coastal defence of Saint-Malo. Sables-d'Or-les-Pins beach is 3 km along the coast path to the west.
Story
At spring low water, the island can be reached on foot from the mainland across the drying sands, a 1.5 km walk from Saint-Jacut.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.61986, -2.19035 (48°37.19'N 2°11.42'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Île des Hebihens lies at 48°37.19'N 2°11.42'W, that is 48.61986, -2.19035 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Île des Hebihens sheltered from?
Île des Hebihens is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Île des Hebihens?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Île des Hebihens.
How do boaters rate Île des Hebihens?
Île des Hebihens is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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