- Shelter
- S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage on the east side of the Cotentin peninsula, 0.3 nm north of Barfleur harbour and 5.3 nm from Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the E, keeping clear of the Raz de Barfleur and its strong tidal streams that run up to 5 knots at springs. Holding on sand. Shelter from S through W to NW; exposed to the N and E, where the open swell of the Baie de Seine builds quickly.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no services. Barfleur fishing harbour lies 0.3 nm S with shops and water, and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue marina 5.3 nm S for full berthing and fuel.
Ashore
Barfleur village at 0.3 nm, classed among the Plus Beaux Villages de France, with granite houses and the church of Saint-Nicolas. Gatteville lighthouse, one of the tallest in France at 75 m, stands 2 km NE of the anchorage on the Pointe de Barfleur.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 49.67653, -1.26253 (49°40.59'N 1°15.75'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
La Grande Grève lies at 49°40.59'N 1°15.75'W, that is 49.67653, -1.26253 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is La Grande Grève sheltered from?
La Grande Grève is sheltered from south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at La Grande Grève?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at La Grande Grève.
How do boaters rate La Grande Grève?
La Grande Grève is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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