- Shelter
- W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the east coast of Île d'Oléron, behind the Forêt des Saumonards, facing Fort Boyard, Charente-Maritime.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from W, SW and S by the island. Open to the north and east. Sand bottom. The Pertuis d'Antioche runs north-south off the anchorage with strong tidal streams. Keep a safe distance from Fort Boyard and its rocky base to the east.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no facilities. Tender landing on the beach. Boyardville 1.7 NM to the SE with marina, fuel, water, shops and restaurants.
Ashore
Forêt domaniale des Saumonards, 855 hectares of maritime pines, with marked paths leading to Boyardville and to Saint-Georges-d'Oléron. Cycle route on the forest track running the length of the island. Fort Boyard is visible from the beach, 3 km offshore, built between 1804 and 1866.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 45.99298, -1.25953 (45°59.58'N 1°15.57'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage des Saumonards lies at 45°59.58'N 1°15.57'W, that is 45.99298, -1.25953 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage des Saumonards sheltered from?
Plage des Saumonards is sheltered from west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Plage des Saumonards?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage des Saumonards.
How do boaters rate Plage des Saumonards?
Plage des Saumonards is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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