Port

Jaux

4.9Jaux, France
Maximum length
10 m
Maximum draught
1.5 m

Small river port on the Oise in Hauts-de-France, about 2 nm southwest of Compiègne.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Navigable section of the Oise, class Va waterway. Approach from the river, no tidal constraint. Maximum draught 1.5 m. Keep to the marked channel, the Oise carries commercial barge traffic up to 1500 tonnes.

Practical

Ten berths for resident and visiting boats. Basic services. Provisioning at supermarkets in Jaux town, about 1 km from the quay.

Ashore

Compiègne sits 4 km northeast by road. The Palais de Compiègne, imperial residence of Napoleon I and Napoleon III, is open to visitors. The Clairière de l'Armistice, site of the 11 November 1918 armistice, lies 6 km east in the Forêt de Compiègne.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
49.38511, 2.77768 (49°23.11'N 2°46.66'E)
Town
Jaux
Country
France
Maximum draught
1.5 m
Maximum length
10 m
Boaters' rating
4.9/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Jaux lies at 49°23.11'N 2°46.66'E, that is 49.38511, 2.77768 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Jaux accept?

Jaux accepts boats up to 10 m.

How do boaters rate Jaux?

Jaux is rated 4.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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