Mouillage

Plage de la Fossette

4.0FranceVar
Shelter
NW, N, NE
Seabed
sand, algae
Anchoring
Allowed

Small cove on the Corniche des Maures between Le Lavandou and Cavalière, with a mixed sand and posidonia seagrass bottom.

  • Beach
  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open roadstead exposed to the south. Protected from the N, NW and NE sectors by the Maures massif. Approach from the south clear of obstructions. Mistral gusts can reach the bay.

Practical

Le Lavandou harbour is 1 mille to the SW with visitor berths, fuel and full services. Bormes-les-Mimosas marina is 1,8 milles SW. Anchor clear of the posidonia seagrass, which is protected under French law; use sand patches only.

Ashore

Sentier du littoral runs along the coastline linking La Fossette to Cavalière beach to the east and to Le Lavandou to the west. Shops and restaurants in Le Lavandou village.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.14421, 6.39399 (43°8.65'N 6°23.64'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
Seabed
sand, algae
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach, Seagrass
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage de la Fossette lies at 43°8.65'N 6°23.64'E, that is 43.14421, 6.39399 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage de la Fossette sheltered from?

Plage de la Fossette is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.

Can you anchor at Plage de la Fossette?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Fossette.

How do boaters rate Plage de la Fossette?

Plage de la Fossette is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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