Anchorage

île Piren

3.8FranceMorbihan
Shelter
NW, N
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage east of Arradon, between Île Piren and Île d'Irus in the Golfe du Morbihan.

  • Beach
  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the northern channel keeping clear of the Roche de Logoden. Weed bottom, holding mediocre, check the set after veering chain. Shelter from NW and N; exposed from east through south. Tidal streams moderate compared with the main pass.

Practical

Forain anchorage, no services. Arradon village is 1 nm to the north with pontoons, water and a summer capitainerie. Île d'Arz ferry port lies 1.1 nm to the south-east.

Ashore

At Arradon, sentier côtier follows the shore west to Pointe d'Arradon, about 2 km. Grocery and restaurants in the village. Île d'Arz itself is reachable by the public passenger ferry from Vannes or Conleau.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
47.59820, -2.82240 (47°35.89'N 2°49.34'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north winds
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach, Seagrass
Boaters' rating
3.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

île Piren lies at 47°35.89'N 2°49.34'W, that is 47.59820, -2.82240 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is île Piren sheltered from?

île Piren is sheltered from north-west, north winds.

Can you anchor at île Piren?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at île Piren.

How do boaters rate île Piren?

île Piren is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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