- Shelter
- SE, S, SW
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Lanvéoc on the south shore of the rade de Brest, Crozon peninsula, Finistère.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Dock
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter the rade de Brest through the goulet and head SE. Sand and mud bottom, good holding. Sheltered from SE through S to SW, exposed to N and NE winds sweeping across the rade. Strong tidal streams in the goulet, plan passage near slack water.
Practical
No pontoon for visitors. Ferry landing for the Brest-Lanvéoc line operated by Le Brestoâ. Village shops and bakery within 500 m of the quay.
Ashore
Coastal path toward Rostellec and the Île Longue viewpoint. Morgat marina 4.5 NM S for full services. Brest Marina du Château 5.2 NM N across the rade.
History
Lanvéoc hosts the French Naval Academy (École navale) since 1965, on the plateau west of the village. The site trains officers of the Marine nationale.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.29408, -4.45787 (48°17.64'N 4°27.47'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Fees
- Free
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Dock, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Lanvéoc lies at 48°17.64'N 4°27.47'W, that is 48.29408, -4.45787 in decimal degrees.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Lanvéoc.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Lanvéoc sheltered from?
Lanvéoc is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Lanvéoc?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Lanvéoc.
How do boaters rate Lanvéoc?
Lanvéoc is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
Nearby cities
L'app de navigation bateau, gratuite
Cartes marines officielles, météo marine, GPS et 50 000+ ports et mouillages avec avis. Tout en une seule app, prête à embarquer.
