Harbour

Port de Loix

3.4FranceCharente-Maritime
Maximum length
10 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
1 m

Tidal port in the salt marshes of Loix, Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime, 50 berths.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach through a marked channel from the Fier d'Ars, the northern bay of the Île de Ré. Maximum draught 1 m. The port dries at low water. VHF 9. Enter within 2 hours either side of high water. Refuges: Port De Goisil 0.8 NM southeast, Ars-en-Ré Bassin de la Criée 2.9 NM west.

Practical

50 berths on pontoons in a drying basin. Village of Loix-en-Ré 500 m inland with bakery and grocery.

Ashore

Salt marshes of the Fier d'Ars with active salt production and ornithological reserve. Écomusée du Marais Salant at the edge of Loix, open seasonally. Cycle path network of the Île de Ré passes through the village.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
46.21575, -1.43877 (46°12.94'N 1°26.33'W)
Country
France
Maximum draught
1 m
Maximum length
10 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
3.4/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Port de Loix lies at 46°12.94'N 1°26.33'W, that is 46.21575, -1.43877 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Port de Loix accept?

Port de Loix accepts boats up to 10 m.

Which VHF channel for Port de Loix?

Port de Loix answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Port de Loix?

Port de Loix is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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