- Shelter
- W, SW, S
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the south-east tip of Île Sainte-Marguerite in the Lérins archipelago, off Cannes.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south through the Plateau du Milieu channel between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. Weed bottom, so drop and back down firmly to set the anchor. Open to W, SW and S swell, tenable only in settled weather or easterlies.
Ashore
Fort Royal and the Musée de la Mer are a 15-minute walk west along the coastal path. Sentier botanique loops the island through eucalyptus and Aleppo pine woodland. Restaurant L'Escale at the Sainte-Marguerite jetty, 1.2 NM NW.
History
Fort Royal was used as a state prison from 1687. The Man in the Iron Mask was held there for eleven years until his transfer to the Bastille in 1698.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.50702, 7.05718 (43°30.42'N 7°3.43'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pointe Saint-Feréol lies at 43°30.42'N 7°3.43'E, that is 43.50702, 7.05718 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Pointe Saint-Feréol sheltered from?
Pointe Saint-Feréol is sheltered from west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Pointe Saint-Feréol?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pointe Saint-Feréol.
How do boaters rate Pointe Saint-Feréol?
Pointe Saint-Feréol is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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