Anchorage

Plage de l'Arnérault

4.3FranceCharente-Maritime
Shelter
W, SW, S, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sand-bottom anchorage off the north coast of the Île de Ré, just east of La Flotte.

  • Water
  • Mooring buoys
  • Visitor buoys
  • Pontoon
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand holding, 3 mooring berths reported. Shelter from W, SW, S and SE; exposed to N and NE winds rolling in from the Pertuis Breton. La Flotte en Ré lies 0.2 NM W, Port de Rivedoux-Plage 2.3 NM SE.

Practical

Water available. All shops, bakeries and market in the walled village of La Flotte within a ten minute walk from the beach.

Ashore

Medieval covered market of La Flotte on Place du Marché, open daily in season. Cycle path of the Île de Ré runs along the coast, rental shops in La Flotte. Abbaye des Châteliers Cistercian ruins at 1 km E along the coastal track.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
46.18868, -1.31890 (46°11.32'N 1°19.13'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Fees
Free
Services
Water, Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating
4.3/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage de l'Arnérault lies at 46°11.32'N 1°19.13'W, that is 46.18868, -1.31890 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage de l'Arnérault sheltered from?

Plage de l'Arnérault is sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Plage de l'Arnérault?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de l'Arnérault.

How do boaters rate Plage de l'Arnérault?

Plage de l'Arnérault is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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