Port de plaisance Valescaut
- Maximum length
- 15 m
- VHF channel
- 22
- Maximum draught
- 1.9 m
River marina on the Escaut in Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, 50 berths for river cruisers and motor yachts.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Accessed from the canalised Escaut between locks of Folien and Trith-Saint-Léger. Maximum draught 1.9 metres. VHF channel 22. Approach is straightforward for inland craft, no tidal constraint.
Practical
Fifty berths along pontoons. Fuel station on site. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Valenciennes town centre is within walking distance for groceries and restaurants.
Ashore
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Valenciennes about 1.5 km from the port, with paintings by Watteau and Carpeaux, both born in the town. Place d'Armes and covered market 1.2 km. The Parc de la Rhônelle runs along the river east of the centre.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 50.36770, 3.51680 (50°22.06'N 3°31.01'E)
- Town
- Valenciennes
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 1.9 m
- Maximum length
- 15 m
- VHF channel
- 22
- Phone
- +33 6 33 32 24 72
- Boaters' rating
- 3.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Port de plaisance Valescaut lies at 50°22.06'N 3°31.01'E, that is 50.36770, 3.51680 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 22 before entering.
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What boat length does Port de plaisance Valescaut accept?
Port de plaisance Valescaut accepts boats up to 15 m.
Which VHF channel for Port de plaisance Valescaut?
Port de plaisance Valescaut answers on VHF channel 22.
How do boaters rate Port de plaisance Valescaut?
Port de plaisance Valescaut is rated 3.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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