- Shelter
- NW, N
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the northwest tip of Île de Ré, near the hamlet of La Patache and the Phare des Baleines.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Shelter from northwest to north winds along the coast, open to the southwest swell of the Pertuis Breton. Strong tidal streams off the Pointe des Baleines, SHOM chart 7404 advised. Approach only in daylight, keep clear of the rocky shelf extending from the point.
Practical
No facilities. Ars-en-Ré with the Bassin de la Criée and the Bassin de la Prée lies 1,5 and 1,8 nautical miles to the southwest, tide dependent access through a buoyed channel.
Ashore
Phare des Baleines lighthouse, built 1854, open to visitors, 257 steps to the top. Coastal path round the point. Village of Ars-en-Ré at 1,8 nautical miles, listed among the Plus Beaux Villages de France, with its black and white church tower used as a landmark for sailors.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.22940, -1.47981 (46°13.76'N 1°28.79'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
La Patache lies at 46°13.76'N 1°28.79'W, that is 46.22940, -1.47981 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is La Patache sheltered from?
La Patache is sheltered from north-west, north winds.
Can you anchor at La Patache?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at La Patache.
How do boaters rate La Patache?
La Patache is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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