Harbour

Port des moines

2.7Cannes, FranceRiviera · Alpes-Maritimes
Maximum length
8 m

Small anchorage on the north side of Île Sainte-Marguerite in the Lérins islands off Cannes, used as a lunch stop sheltered from the south.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the channel between Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat. Sand and weed bottom, holding variable given the posidonia, anchoring on sand patches is required by the Parc naturel marin. Exposed to mistral from the north-west.

Ashore

Footpath network on Sainte-Marguerite from the landing, Fort Royal at 800 m houses the Musée de la Mer and the cell attributed to the Man in the Iron Mask held from 1687 to 1698. Coastal loop around the island is around 8 km.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.50908, 7.04726 (43°30.54'N 7°2.84'E)
Town
Cannes
Country
France
Maximum length
8 m
Boaters' rating
2.7/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Port des moines lies at 43°30.54'N 7°2.84'E, that is 43.50908, 7.04726 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Port des moines accept?

Port des moines accepts boats up to 8 m.

How do boaters rate Port des moines?

Port des moines is rated 2.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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