Harbour

La Gravette

3.0La Plaine-sur-Mer, FranceVendée
Maximum length
10 m
VHF channel
9

Drying tidal harbour on the Jade coast at La Plaine-sur-Mer, at the northern entrance to the Bay of Bourgneuf.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Access only around high water. The harbour dries completely at low water, with keelboats taking the ground on mud and sand. Entry is marked by a pair of jetty heads with red and green lights. Avoid the rocky shelves extending west of the entrance. VHF 9 for the harbourmaster.

Practical

About 300 berths, most for local boats on drying moorings. Water and electricity on the pontoons, fuel is not available on site. Small chandlery and a boatyard with slipway and crane. Shops and bakery in the village at roughly 400 m.

Ashore

Coastal path GR 34 passes above the harbour and leads to Pointe Saint-Gildas at about 2 km, with Second World War bunkers and a marine observatory. Sandy beach of Port Giraud at 600 m. Market in La Plaine-sur-Mer on Thursday morning.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
47.15785, -2.21292 (47°9.47'N 2°12.78'W)
Town
La Plaine-sur-Mer
Country
France
Maximum length
10 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
3.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

La Gravette lies at 47°9.47'N 2°12.78'W, that is 47.15785, -2.21292 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does La Gravette accept?

La Gravette accepts boats up to 10 m.

Which VHF channel for La Gravette?

La Gravette answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate La Gravette?

La Gravette is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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