Anchorage

Plage de Briande

3.7FranceVar

Shelter: NW, N, NE, E
Seabed: sand, algae
Anchoring: Allowed

Open anchorage off a sand beach on the south flank of the Cap Lardier, between Cavalaire and La Croix-Valmer, Var.

Beach
Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south on a clear sight line. Sand and weed bottom, holding variable on the weed patches, better on the sand strips closer to the beach. Sheltered from NW through NE to E. Fully exposed to S and SW swell. The Cap Lardier lies within the Port-Cros national park zone of influence, so mooring buoys and seasonal regulations may apply. Check the latest arrêté before dropping anchor.

Practical

No services on site. Closest refuge is Cavalaire at 4.3 NM west with fuel and full marina services. Port du Pilon lies 5.8 NM north. No road access to the beach, which keeps the site quiet on weekdays.

Ashore

The beach is the seaward end of the Cap Lardier coastal path, part of the Conservatoire du Littoral protected area. Footpath north to the Cap Taillat tombolo, around 40 minutes on foot. No shops, no water point, bring everything from Cavalaire.