- Shelter
- N, NE, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Corsen beach in the Iroise sea in Finistère, close to the westernmost point of mainland France.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the N or S along the Iroise coast, watching the strong tidal streams of the Four channel. Sand seabed. Shelter from N, NE and E; exposed to the W and SW swell coming in from the Atlantic. The Pointe de Corsen marks the official boundary between Channel and Atlantic.
Practical
Mouillage forain, no services. Le Conquet 3 nm to the S and L'Aber Ildut 3.9 nm to the NE are the closest harbours of refuge.
Ashore
Pointe de Corsen, westernmost tip of metropolitan mainland France, with the CROSS Corsen maritime rescue coordination centre on the cliff above. The GR34 coastal path runs along the headland with views over the Molene archipelago and Ushant.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.41153, -4.79269 (48°24.69'N 4°47.56'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de Corsen lies at 48°24.69'N 4°47.56'W, that is 48.41153, -4.79269 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de Corsen sheltered from?
Plage de Corsen is sheltered from north, north-east, east winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de Corsen?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de Corsen.
How do boaters rate Plage de Corsen?
Plage de Corsen is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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