Baie de Douarnenez
Douarnenez Bay · Tréboul anchorage
48°05.7'N 004°19.4'W
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
100m
Holding
Excellent Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
100m
100m on sand/mud. Excellent holding and shelter. Tidal range 6–8m — check LW depth. Large bay — plenty of swinging room.
About This Anchorage
Baie de Douarnenez is one of the finest natural anchorages in S Brittany — a large, well-sheltered bay with excellent holding and the characterful town of Douarnenez behind. Douarnenez was historically the sardine capital of France and is still an active fishing port with a famous maritime museum (Port-Musée) of floating historic vessels. The surrounding Crozon Peninsula (Cap Sizun) is one of Brittany's most dramatic landscapes. The Raz de Sein (one of France's most dangerous tidal passages) is 8nm W.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · E · W
Exposed To
S · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Tidal range 6–8m — check depth at LW springs before anchoring. Port-Musée exclusion zone (marked). Speed limit 5kt near shore.
Hazards
- !Tidal range 6–8m — areas shallow at LW springs; calculate depth carefully before anchoring
- !Raz de Sein (8nm W): one of France's most dangerous tidal passages — allow 2 days planning
- !S/SW exposure — Atlantic swell enters in southerly weather
Skipper's Tips
- →Port-Musée Douarnenez: one of the finest maritime museums in France — 9 floating historic vessels open to visitors.
- →Raz de Sein passage: only in fine weather, at slack water, with pilot book guidance.
Facilities
Douarnenez has excellent restaurants, fishmongers, and the Port-Musée floating museum.
Nearest provisions: Douarnenez (1nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August, September
June–September. Excellent provisioning base. Good shelter from NW Atlantic weather.
Recommended Anchor Types
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