- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage off La Palmyre beach on the north shore of the Gironde estuary entrance, Charente-Maritime.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the Gironde passe ouest then turn north inside Bonne Anse. Uniform sand bottom. Open to the south and south-west, use only with stable winds from the N to E sector. Strong tidal streams run in the estuary mouth, plan the entry around slack water.
Practical
No services at the anchorage. The small harbour of Bonne-Anse lies 0.7 NM north, La Tremblade 6.1 NM north up the Seudre channel for berths and fuel.
Ashore
Zoo de La Palmyre is 1.5 km inland from the beach, one of the main zoological parks in France with about 1600 animals. Forêt domaniale de La Coubre covers the dunes north of the anchorage with marked walking and cycling trails through maritime pines.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.67289, -1.18824 (45°40.37'N 1°11.29'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
La Palmyre lies at 45°40.37'N 1°11.29'W, that is 45.67289, -1.18824 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is La Palmyre sheltered from?
La Palmyre is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at La Palmyre?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at La Palmyre.
How do boaters rate La Palmyre?
La Palmyre is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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