Anchorage

Plage des Aresquiers

Shelter
NW, N, W
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Open roadstead anchorage off the Plage des Aresquiers, between Frontignan and Vic-la-Gardiole on the Occitanie coast.

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Guide

Approach and anchoring

Straight sand coastline with gently shelving bottom of sand, no off-lying dangers. Shelter from N, NW and W winds blowing offshore; fully exposed from SE through SW, which raises short steep seas. Stand off in any onshore breeze. Frontignan Plage lies 3.5 NM SW, Port de Frontignan 3.8 NM SW for refuge.

Practical

Forain anchorage, no services. Tender landing on the beach.

Ashore

Foret domaniale des Aresquiers runs behind the dune, with a footpath along the shore between Frontignan and the Etang de Vic. The etang is a Natura 2000 lagoon with flamingos and waders. Vic-la-Gardiole village, 3 km inland, has the 12th century fortified church of Sainte-Leocadie.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.47229, 3.83608 (43°28.34'N 3°50.16'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage des Aresquiers lies at 43°28.34'N 3°50.16'E, that is 43.47229, 3.83608 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage des Aresquiers sheltered from?

Plage des Aresquiers is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.

Can you anchor at Plage des Aresquiers?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage des Aresquiers.

How do boaters rate Plage des Aresquiers?

Plage des Aresquiers is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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