- Shelter
- NW, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Small buoy field off the Pointe de Merquel at Mesquer, Loire-Atlantique, north of the Traict de Mesquer salt marshes.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the west through the marked channel north of the Plateau des Bayonnelles. Extensive drying flats to the east and south of the point, strictly a half-tide approach for a 1,5 m draught. No lights. VHF 9 for the port of Mesquer.
Practical
Eight buoys. Sand bottom, good holding. Shelter from NW through W to S. Exposed to the N and E over the salt-marsh flats. No services at the mooring. Kercabellec quay 0,5 NM to the south for landing, Piriac-sur-Mer 3,9 NM to the SW for a full marina.
Ashore
Salt marshes of Mesquer and Guérande begin immediately inland, working salt pans open for guided visits in summer. Coastal path around the Pointe de Merquel joins the GR34 towards Piriac. Village of Mesquer 2 km by road, bakery, small grocery and the salt producers' cooperative.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.41893, -2.46524 (47°25.14'N 2°27.91'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 10 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33240426178
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Merquel lies at 47°25.14'N 2°27.91'W, that is 47.41893, -2.46524 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Merquel sheltered from?
Merquel is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Merquel?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Merquel.
What boat length does Merquel accept?
Merquel accepts boats up to 10 m.
Which VHF channel for Merquel?
Merquel answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Merquel?
Merquel is rated 2.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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