- Maximum length
- 20 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 1.5 m
Town-quay pontoons on the Chaume side of the Les Sables-d'Olonne channel, 120 berths, maximum draught 1.5 m.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter through the marked channel between the two jetties of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Quai Garnier sits on the west bank opposite the fish dock, before the lifting bridge. Call the harbourmaster on VHF 9. Strong tidal streams run in the channel at springs, keep to starboard on entry.
Practical
120 berths on pontoons alongside the old quay. Maximum draught 1.5 m limits access for deeper boats. Water and electricity on pontoons. All shops and market of La Chaume within 200 m. Port Olona full-service marina is 0.3 NM north on the opposite bank.
Ashore
La Chaume fishermen's district starts at the quay, with rue de l'Hermitage shops and bakeries at 150 m. Priory of Saint-Nicolas tower and coastal path to the Puits d'Enfer cliffs at 1.5 km west. Remblai seafront promenade and main beach reached by the passenger ferry across the channel at 300 m.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 46.49659, -1.79022 (46°29.80'N 1°47.41'W)
- Town
- Sables D'Olonnes
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 1.5 m
- Maximum length
- 20 m
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33251325116
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Quai Garnier lies at 46°29.80'N 1°47.41'W, that is 46.49659, -1.79022 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Quai Garnier accept?
Quai Garnier accepts boats up to 20 m.
Which VHF channel for Quai Garnier?
Quai Garnier answers on VHF channel 9.
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Quai Garnier is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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