- Shelter
- W, SW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Île du Pilier, a small granite island northwest of Noirmoutier in the Bay of Biscay.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south or east to avoid the rocks and drying plateau extending north and west of the island. The lighthouse tower on the summit, built in 1829, serves as a conspicuous landmark. Strong tidal streams run through the Fromentine channel to the east, use slack water when possible.
Practical
Sand holding on the southeast side. Exposed to N, NE and E; protection from W and SW sectors only. No facilities on the island. Nearest harbour L'Herbaudière 2.4 nm east, Port de Morin 4.3 nm southeast.
Ashore
The island is a nature reserve managed by the LPO, with nesting European shags and herring gulls. Landing is restricted during the breeding season from March to August. Two lighthouses stand on the islet, the old 1829 tower and the modern 1877 tower.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.04057, -2.35250 (47°2.43'N 2°21.15'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Île du Pilier lies at 47°2.43'N 2°21.15'W, that is 47.04057, -2.35250 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Île du Pilier sheltered from?
Île du Pilier is sheltered from west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Île du Pilier?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Île du Pilier.
How do boaters rate Île du Pilier?
Île du Pilier is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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