Anchorage

Le Petit Rhône - Grau d'Orgon

2.8France

Shelter: NW, N, NE, W, E, SW
Seabed: sand, mud
Anchoring: Allowed

Anchorage near the Grau d'Orgon, an outlet of the Petit Rhône across the Camargue, east of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Shallow approach across a shifting sand and mud bar at the mouth of the distributary, depths under 2 metres common outside the main channel. Sand and mud bottom, good holding once inside. Shelter from NW through NE and from W, exposed to SW and S swells from the Golfe du Lion.

Practical

Forain anchorage with no services. Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer lies 0.5 nm to the N, Port Gardian 1.3 nm to the E for fuel, water and a berth.

Ashore

The anchorage opens onto the Parc naturel régional de Camargue. Étang des Launes and the salt lagoons with flamingos are within walking distance of Saintes-Maries. Pilgrimage church of Sainte-Sara and the Gitan pilgrimage site are in the village, 0.6 nm from the anchorage.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 43.45383, 4.39409 (43°27.23'N 4°23.65'E)
Country: France
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west winds
Seabed: sand, mud
Anchoring: Allowed
Boaters' rating: 2.8/5
Updated: July 7, 2026