Anchorage

île holavre

4.1FranceMorbihan
Shelter
NW, N, W, SW, S
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off Île Holavre, a small islet in the Golfe du Morbihan north of the Île aux Moines, near Arradon.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand and mud bottom, good holding. Sheltered from NW, N, W, SW and S winds. Exposed to the E. Tidal streams in this part of the gulf run up to 3 knots. Watch for oyster beds marked by withies around the island.

Practical

No facilities on the islet. Arradon 0.6 NM to the north with pontoon, shops and slipway. Port-Blanc 0.8 NM to the west, ferry jetty for Île aux Moines.

Ashore

Arradon village with restaurants and a seafront path 0.6 NM north. Île aux Moines, largest island in the gulf, reached by ferry from Port-Blanc in 5 minutes, with a 17 km coastal walk around the island.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
47.60616, -2.83238 (47°36.37'N 2°49.94'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds
Seabed
sand, mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.1/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

île holavre lies at 47°36.37'N 2°49.94'W, that is 47.60616, -2.83238 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is île holavre sheltered from?

île holavre is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds.

Can you anchor at île holavre?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at île holavre.

How do boaters rate île holavre?

île holavre is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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