Harbour

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron

4.5Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, FranceCharente-Maritime
Maximum length
16 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
2.4 m

Marina of 730 berths at the northern tip of the Île d'Oléron, the largest marina on the island.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the Pertuis d'Antioche, rounding the Chassiron lighthouse. Buoyed channel into the outer harbour, accessible at all tides. Max draught 2.4 m at the pontoons. VHF channel 9.

Practical

730 berths on pontoons. Diesel at the fuel berth. Water, electricity, showers, laundry. Boatyard with travel-lift. Shops, bakery and supermarket within 500 m in the village of Saint-Denis.

Ashore

Phare de Chassiron at 2 km, 46 m high, open to the public. Pointe de Chassiron nature site with tidal fishing locks called écluses à poissons, classified historic monuments. Beaches of Chassiron on both sides of the headland within 1.5 km.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
46.03677, -1.37045 (46°2.21'N 1°22.23'W)
Town
Saint-Denis-d'Oléron
Country
France
Maximum draught
2.4 m
Maximum length
16 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron lies at 46°2.21'N 1°22.23'W, that is 46.03677, -1.37045 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Saint-Denis-d'Oléron accept?

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron accepts boats up to 16 m.

Which VHF channel for Saint-Denis-d'Oléron?

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Saint-Denis-d'Oléron?

Saint-Denis-d'Oléron is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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