Anse du Bon Renaud (Le Levant)
Bon Renaud · Le Levant NW anchorage
43°01.4'N 006°27.5'E
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on sandy patches. DONIA required. Good Mistral shelter. Open to SE.
About This Anchorage
Le Levant is the easternmost and most unusual of the Hyères Islands — its eastern tip is a French Navy testing station (prohibited access) while the western end houses Héliopolis, one of Europe's oldest and most established naturist villages (founded 1931). The Anse du Bon Renaud anchorage on the NW coast offers good Mistral shelter and reasonable holding on sandy patches. The island has dramatic vertical cliffs on the S coast, making it a spectacular approach from seaward.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Maximum stay
- 2 days
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Military zone (E end of island): strictly prohibited — do not approach within 500m. DONIA app required. Speed limit 5kt. Héliopolis naturist village: visitors may access but respect naturist etiquette.
Hazards
- !Military zone E tip: do not approach within 500m — marked by red buoys and signs
- !Posidonia widespread — DONIA required
- !SE/Marin swell enters bay
Skipper's Tips
- →The quietest of the Hyères Islands — fewer boats than Porquerolles and Port-Cros.
- →Héliopolis has a fascinating history — the naturist philosophy and architecture are unique in France.
Facilities
Héliopolis village (0.5nm walk): seasonal restaurant and small bar.
Nearest provisions: Héliopolis village (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Avoid SE forecasts. Military zone strictly enforced year-round.
Recommended Anchor Types
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