Getting around by boat and ferry France

You want to spend a day of real relaxation and forget everything, so quickly, direction the marina on the lake of Villerest with its hundred boats. Here les accompany pêcheurs fishermen and speed fans in a convivial and sporty atmosphere. In the middle of the water plan, the habitués of the harbour take full advantage of the 32 km of navigation of the lake by joining the castle of the Roche or the beach of Villerest. Please note, for recreational boaters, the use of the water is free provided that they present themselves to the harbour. After effort, comfort! You can enjoy lunch in the dining room with a view over the lake or on the panoramic terrace side of the marina. The chef of fresh products and seasons and offers his specialty: frogs! Also fritures and other regional dishes to choose if you are not worn on the small bébêtes. You can also simply stop just to take a drink or enjoy an ice cream.

Since its creation, the city of Sète is particularly attached to its port. Nowadays, it has several activities: fishing, trade and yachting. The fishing sector is located downtown and contributes to the traditional and typical image of the city. The commercial sector contributes to the competitiveness of the companies in the region. Finally, the marina has 1,100 moorings in the canals for the city's subscribers and 750 moorings with a view of Mont-Saint-Clair.

In the 18th century, the port of Kernevel was home to the famous Compagnie des Indes and its spice trade. Located in the bay of Lorient, it provides quick access to the high seas. Its location in the charming seaside resort of Larmor-Plage makes it a very pleasant stopover for boaters. On site, you will indeed find bars and restaurants... The marina has 1,000 floating berths on pontoons, 100 of which are for visitors.

The port of Bouzigues is the first stop of the Canal du Midi on the Etang de Thau. It is a typical small port of a charming and preserved village, which gave its name to the oysters produced in the pond. On the practical side, the port is composed of two basins for pleasure boating and fishing. They are accompanied by a pontoon and a quay of more than 100 meters long. It has 92 moorings for pleasure craft and 16 moorings for passing barges. The history of this port and its environment is told in the museum of the Thau Lagoon, located a few meters from the dock.

Hurtigruten is Norway's leading coastal express and offers daily departures from Bergen to Kirkenes, with a total of 34 stops along the coast throughout the year. The ships are comfortable, the cruise packages varied; 6, 7 or 12 days (e.g. Bergen/Kirkenes/Bergen), half or full board, with or without excursions. It is also possible to take the coastal express from one port to another (book in advance). Definitely one of the most beautiful ways to discover Norway!

From Quiberon, you will have the possibility to go to Belle-Île, Houat or Hoëdic, the last two being smaller islands (120 inhabitants for Hoëdic) and wilder than the first one. To get there, it will take 45 minutes to cross to Belle-Île with 5 return trips per day in low season and up to 12 in high season. To get to Houat, it will take 40 minutes (2 return trips in low season and up to 5 in high season, as for Hoëdic which has a crossing time of 55 minutes). I

Located on the banks of the Loch, the pretty port of Saint-Goustan, where Benjamin Franklin docked in 1776, takes its name from the patron saint of sailors and fishermen. Popular for its views, bars and restaurants, it hosts a number of events each year, including a book and postcard market, craft market, Loch Jousts and Oyster Festival. A must-see for those who like to stroll through a place steeped in history, it is home to 97 resident boats and has 92 berths on the pontoons, including 20 for visitors.

Located in the village of Baye, this base is the starting point of a river tourism that values the serenity of the waters of the Nivernais canal. You can choose between electric pleasure boats and theArt of Time boat which, in all seasons, with its interior terrace, heating and panoramic view, will take you along the water to the passage of the vaults of La Collancelle. Treat yourself to a lunch cruise while admiring the magical setting of the Baye locks. Great moments in perspective!

The French reservation center offers a wide range of sea crossings. For Istria, it represents the Jadrolinija company. The Venice-Pula journey takes less than 2 hours on board comfortable ferries. The boats take passengers with or without motor vehicles (cars, motorcycles, camper vans). The best part is the seascape, arriving or departing from superb coastal towns, sometimes at sunset. You can take advantage of special rates and promotions if you book in advance on the website.

Located at the entrance to the town from Fréjus, the Sainte-Maxime marina and its harbor master's office is home to 400 pleasure boats, five fishermen with their sales stalls, a yacht club and a yachting association. It offers a wide range of services, including a reception dock, a fuel station open 24 hours a day, a parking lot, shuttles and water cabs, a shipyard, a craning and handling area.

A business that works (on the water), well that floats to share beautiful moments on Lake Annecy. Water Taxi is the specialist of transfers from one pontoon to another. Avoid traffic jams and enjoy the magic of landscapes on the water. But Water Taxi offers many other experiences. Futé recommends a Lake Safari excursion to explore the local wonders: underwater lake houses, smugglers' cave, nature reserve... Don't forget to dive in the middle of the crystal clear waters. Boat restaurant with three options: aperitif, fondue and cocktail. Possibility to privatize the boats for an EVJF/EVG or any other event.

It was here, in this "Petite Cité de Caractère" on the southern edge of Morbihan, that Richelieu had the first Royal three-decker, La Couronne, built at. Away from the tides, the marina has a capacity of 563 berths afloat, including 56 visitor berths, and 200 berths ashore at the Port Fonctionnel. Pontoons equipped with water and electricity (220V/10A), daily weather display, wastewater pumping station.

It is in Port-Tudy that the shuttle from Lorient docks. This port is the lung of the Groix island. The bars of sailors are numerous.

In the heart of the city, the port of Vannes is a floating dock, well protected from the swell. It offers many services to yachtsmen: laundry area, shower cabins, sanitary facilities, daily weather report, pontoons for oversized boats, wifi, black water pumps... To access the port, you must cross the Kérino bridge, and to do so, make sure you know the opening hours of the bridge lock gate (available on the Vannes town hall website).

Embark for the island of Porquerolles or Port-Cros on board the company Les Bateaux Verts, and discover the emblematic sites of these islands with multiple charms. The duration of the stopover is about 4h30 for Porquerolles and 5h30 for Port-Cros. Enough time to explore these real jewels preserved in peace and quiet. Departures from Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime, Cavalaire or Les Issambres. The staff on board is welcoming. Please note that in case of bad weather conditions, crossings may be cancelled.

The port of Nice is called Port Lympia, after the spring that fed this ancient marshy lake. Opened to navigation in the ^18th century, facing the square of the "Ile de Beauté", it is the first cement port in France in connection with the pebble processing factories of the Paillon valley and the second cruise port in France. It is divided into 2 parts: a commercial port at the entrance and a marina at the back where you can stroll in front of magnificent yachts. During the summer, you can discover the Côte d'Azur coastline by taking a boat trip.

In all seasons, the Corsican company, which has 8 boats, 6 mixed cargo ships and 2 ferries, ensures a departure every other day from the mainland. The crossing by boat from the mainland is from Marseille on board the Pascal Paoli, the largest boat in the fleet. With Wifi on board, a restaurant, a bar, sandwiches, but also a store and a solarium, the Pascal Paoli is one of the best equipped ships of the Corsica Linea. The crossing is usually done at night, which allows you to arrive in the early morning and start the day well!

The port is located in the heart of a splendid 85-hectare estate of greenery with lake and golf course, restaurants, holiday residence. A deep-water marina, it has a capacity of 660 berths, 610 for tenants and 50 on the visitor's pontoon. Access to wifi on all the basin and the dock. It regularly hosts beautiful nautical events: Solitaire du Figaro, EDHEC race, Tour de France à la Voile and especially the Transgascogne 6.50 which connects the port of Talmont-Saint-Hilaire to a port in Spain every two years.

An extraordinary idea, this shuttle links Hendaye to the Spanish town of Hondarribia, in just a few minutes, every quarter of an hour from 10am to 1am in season, and every 30 minutes until 7pm the rest of the year. A change of scenery is guaranteed on the other side, where you arrive in another world. Make way for tapas in a typically Spanish atmosphere: from 6pm onwards, the locals gather (often among men...) in the tapas bars.

It has undergone many transformations… Summary: 1758, construction of the first pier destroyed by the 1770 storm. In 1786, Mr. de Kéroman funds the reconstruction of a pier that will remain intact until 1960. In 1971, the marina was created and hosted 300 boats. This capacity will be increased to 500 in 1987 with a aground port. 1997 saw the creation of a basin with access gateways for boats and 2003-2004, a reception capacity of 760 seats. Fishing activity has been retained. A fishing dock consists of a small professionals. The main feature of the port is the access of its basin by a sliding door that opens and closes at the rhythm of the tides when the level reaches the lowest 2 metres 40. The port is an indispensable promenade. It is a real pole of animation and will fill lovers of the sea and water water: sailing school, sea kayaking, old rig, diving, fishing guide to bars, water centre, sea walk, fishing on foot…

Located in a natural indentation of the coast, the pretty Dahouët port retains the character and authenticity which give it all its charm. Its sailors were the first to cross the Atlantic to Newfoundland then to Iceland to fish cod and this is the fourth century. The wet dock built in 1989, has enabled the development of 329 seats on pontoon in addition to 170 seats on ground in the old part of the harbor. 36 places permanent welcome visitors. Lined with some typical and friendly restaurants with views of the port, and real starting point of the customs path, it is a real point of attraction for all types of visitors.

A simple defensive moat in the ^14th century, the harbour only became a dock in the ^16th century. In the ^18th century, a development plan decided to build a canal between the Ourcq river and the Seine. Around 1825, the Canal Saint-Martin was built to link the Bassin de la Villette with the Seine at the Arsenal, reducing the distance between the Quai Henri-IV and Ile Saint-Denis and bringing drinking water to the city. Later, barge traffic turned it into a commercial port, which was transformed into a marina in 1983, and whose gardens are well worth a visit!

With departures all year round and rotations every 40 minutes in July and August from the point of Grave, ferries are the opportunity to make a beautiful crossing of the estuary to explore the Royan. You can push exploration to the lighthouse of the Coubre - 365 steps! -located north of the estuary in Charente-Maritime. The lighthouse is automated and houses an authorized guardian to receive visitors. For families, the Palmyra Zoo is one of the most important areas of the surrounding area. The crossing takes about 20 minutes. You can also take the ferry with his car…

The company has 2 departure ports: Baden and Larmor-Baden. For individuals and groups, it offers cruises in the Gulf of Morbihan among the 42 islands, with or without a stopover on Île aux Moines and/or Île d'Arz. It is also possible to discover both islands on the same day. These packages are available from April to September and during the All Saints' Day vacations. Izenah Croisières also serves Ile aux Moines, all year round, every day, every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. (until 10 p.m. in July and August), without booking.

To reach the inhabited islands of the Iroise Sea, the most used means of transport remains the boat. For example, the Penn ar Bed shipping company runs round round trips between the Molène and Ouessant Islands from Brest and Conquet. At any time, except for a very large storm, the shipping link is insured daily. During the tourist season, the company has a new port of departure and arrival: Camaret, on the Crozon peninsula. During this period, it also puts in place additional schedules. Once the foot is placed on the boat, you can only enjoy the landscape. Futed: tickets can be purchased online and the "Pass ports", valid ticket all year round for a return trip on the island of its choice, is an original gift idea.

Many excursions and excursions are offered from the old port to discover the red rocks of the coves of Esterel, Lérins Islands, Port Cros, and allow you to reach Saint-Tropez in 45 minutes, avoiding the summer caps!

A real link between the Channel Islands and the English Channel, Manche Îles Express operates regular services from Granville, Carteret or Diélette to Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney or Sark. Fares are flexible, depending on the length of your stay and the time of year. The boats are modern and fast, and crossings take just a few dozen minutes: that's how quickly you can get to your Channel Island neighbours. Make sure you have all the official documents you need before you leave!

Sheltered behind the citadel, on pontoons, the port of Port-Louis has 450 berths, including 50 berths for visitors. Arriving on the spot, one discovers the charming and typical small city of character that is Port-Louis as well as its charming marina. It is equipped with all the useful equipment: water, electricity, sanitary facilities, laundry, wifi, shops and laundry, bicycle loan, ice sale, handling area.

Both passenger and recreational harbour towards the Iles aux Moines and towards the Morbihan Gulf, the port has 4 dock spaces in the open sea and 20 in strandings, as well as 199 pontoon spaces in the open sea. Among them, 54 are reserved for visitors. Water and electricity are available at the dock and on pontoons. The showers and toilets 6 in number for each category are free. Wi-Fi and and Internet available. However, no fuel.

It is a small fishing village, a quiet port nestled in a cove of the Ria. The port of Vieux-Passage lives to the rhythm of the fishermen waiting for the right moment to take to the sea and deposit their traps. Its location has made it a strategic position since the 1st century BC. Before the construction of the Lorois Bridge, a ferry linked the Vieux-Passage to the opposite bank, the port of Étel. After the destruction of this bridge by the war and then its reconstruction, the ferryman resumed service. Still in use today, it is a charming moment.

A "ferry" (shuttle) runs all year round for the crossing of the channel which links the town centre of Les Sables-d'Olonne to the La Chaume district, with arrival at the fishing port. The ferryman has the great advantage of being available all year round. There are two access points: the Guiné quay in the fishing port and opposite, the George-V quay, in La Chaume. The ships are frequented by tourists as well as by the inhabitants of Sables-d'Olonne and the surrounding area.

It is a small jewel of the Cotentin Peninsula, which has earned Barfleur regular recognition as one of the most beautiful villages in France. It is also, and especially for some, a very practical anchorage port, in an area that is certainly less turbulent than the Raz-Blanchard, on the other side of the peninsula, but not always easy to understand. Here, we welcome, only at anchor, boats of 15 meters maximum, up to 125 places. A slipway and toilets are available for boaters, and the whole is splendid.

Formerly a fishing port, the Combrit Sainte-Marine marina is a delight for those who love places with a special character. Since the 19th century, the port of Combrit Sainte-Marine has been a privileged access to the Odet. It is a beautiful cabotage stopover in front of Bénodet, which can be reached by ferry from April 1 to September 15. The marina is in the perfect extension of the old granite port, and offers quality restaurants and accommodation, very pleasant. It has also been a member of the "Clean Ports" scheme since 2011. The port of Combrit Sainte-Marine offers 770 berths, 420 on buoys and 350 on pontoons, and 20 and 50 berths respectively for visitors.

Located in the heart of the city, the port of Bastia welcomes over two million passengers every year. Three shipping companies, Corsica Linea, Corsica Ferries and Moby Lines, provide daily connections with the mainland (Marseille, Nice, Toulon) and Italy (Genoa, Livorno, Savona and Piombino). The port also links Bastia to Elba, the largest island in the Tuscan archipelago, famous for having welcomed Napoleon I in exile.

The port has 357 berths, including 60 places for passing vessels (maximum length 25/30 metres). Draught: external piers 8 metres, outer harbour 5 metres, basins 3.9 metres, 3.6 metres and 2.2 metres at the bottom of the basin. Fresh water at the quay. Electricity. 2 sanitary facilities (13 toilets and 14 showers, hot and cold). Phone point. Ice cream for sale. Automatic laundry. 2 Ships. Careening area 04 95 34 14 14. Towing slip. Fuel

The port of Croisic has the particularity of being composed of a succession of small basins or "chambers" perfectly protected from clapot by islets, the "jonchères", raised over the centuries by the accumulation of stones serving ballast to the vessels coming to load the salt extracted in the salt marshes of Guérande. They stretch on the south shore of the former sea arm separating the mainland from the mainland of Batz-sur-Mer, and the sandy beach of La Baule-Escoublac filled East. The port's capacity is 347 seats in the chamber of vases, 281 of which are on pontoons and 27 on pontoons in front of the harbour and 39 on quay. 47 places on moorings. Visitors are welcomed upon arrival in the channel.

Geographically the port is situated between two commercial rivers, the Loire and the Vilaine. The croisicaise fleet comprises 100 fishermen and fishermen divided out of the 33 fishing vessels, including 7 fishing vessels, 6 coastal trawlers, 3 caseyeurs, 4 fileyeurs, 5 ligneurs. She was the 19 ^th French auction in 40 in value 2007. The Croisic is also the 7 th auction in average price. It is ranked 23rd position in tonnage with 2187 annual tons. The main species caught and sold in auction are therefore "noble" species: soles, langoustines, pink shrimp, bars, Coquilles shells, mullet, etc. But the port of Croisic is also a marina with a capacity of 347 seats in the chamber of vases, 281 of which are on pontoons and 27 visiteurs in front of the harbour and 39 on berth and 47 on mooring. Visitors are welcomed upon arrival in the channel. To obtain a mooring location, you must contact the office of the harbour to register on the waiting list.

The Autonomous Port of Marseille is the number one in France and is particularly used for its regular lines to the Maghreb, Corsica and its neighbouring island, Sardinia. It has enclosed and secure cruise terminals and is very easy to access, as it is served by numerous means of public transport via the Joliette, metro or tranway. Numerous cruises also stop here since the city's tourist boom in 2013.

Built on the you which connects the sea to the salt marshes. He used to be an active port with his salt-laden sailboats and many fishing boats. The fleuron of this port is the Poulligwen, a replica of a 1 900 (poull and guenn) white hole. Launched and blessed in 1992, she participated in numerous meetings of old rigging. 4 port officers are responsible for the logistics of the basin, the daily maintenance of equipment, the reception and management of recreational boaters contracts. The team is strengthened in summer for the reception of visitors on call. The port of Pouliguen has a capacity of 850 places on the quay on 3 basins separated by 2 bridges. The reception of sailboats is only in the first basin. A visitor dock has 30 seats.

The Caumont-sur-Garonne boat stop is located in a natural setting on the banks of the Voie Verte and the Canal de Garonne. Water and electricity are available on site. You'll find a payment terminal for tokens at the Villeton, Mas d'Agenais and Meilhan/Garonne rest areas (payment by credit card).

Piriac can pride himself on having had his port since the 1758 th century, with the construction of the first pier in. Proudly protected by the village church, it has evolved over time. The port of Piriac-sur-mer is a threshold port. It has a 2,40 m water draught. The port of Piriac-sur-Mer has a capacity of 780 places on the quay with visitors.

The port of Concarneau is a must. Its location, leaning against the ramparts of the walled city, offers a remarkable historical setting. It stretches as far as the Cabellou peninsula in the Kersaux cove. The joys of the port in the town centre allow sailors to take advantage of the shops and restaurants. For passing boats, the marina provides a "visitors" pontoon in the fore-port! The advantage: the port is easily accessible thanks to a complete buoyage system.

In the heart of the city, the port bears the name of the famous Norman shipowner who distinguished himself in the 16th century by initiating great expeditions to the Americas and Africa, thus enabling him to make his fortune with the import of spices, ivory, and redwood. The port of Dieppe was expanded during this period, and its maritime vocation was never denied. Bombarded by an Anglo-Dutch fleet in 1694, it was destroyed. By order of Louis XIV, Antoine de Ventabren undertook its reconstruction. Vauban and Trudaine enlarged it. Today the port offers 530 berths.

Protected from west winds, the Herbaudière marina offers a capacity of 574 places including 50 visitors up to 17 meters. The port has a careening area, sanitary facilities with codes, fresh water at the quay and on the pontoons, electricity on the pontoons, a laundry, a 30-ton crane. A fuel station is installed on the pontoon. It is accessible 24 hours a day by credit card. The port also has a black water pumping station and automatic barriers for parking.

La Turballe harbour is home to 330 boaters and has about 30 to 35 visitors. It is available 24 hours a day. The access facilities of its deep water basins make it a pleasant stopover in the heart of a lively station, with one of the most beautiful beach on the Guérandaise peninsula. You will have clean water, electricity and the sorting of household waste. You will also have the possibility to use Internet messaging, a free refit area and a free cale. To read the port regulations, to inform you and to obtain more information please contact the owner.

This is undoubtedly one of the most pleasant harbors on the Ile de Ré. Boaters who dock here rub shoulders with fishing boats and, above all, enjoy a delightful environment. Protected by the ramparts and located in the heart of the village, it allows travelers to visit the restaurant or the park. Managing 220 berths year-round, 52 of which are reserved for visiting yachtsmen, the Harbour Office offers all the services you need to make a stopover in St-Martin as easy as possible.

Cap d'Agde has two perfectly equipped ports: the main port and the Ambonne port. The first one, impressive by its size, is committed to limit its environmental impact and guarantee the quality of its waters, it holds the labels "Clean Ports in Languedoc-Roussillon" and "Blue Flag". The second is located in the heart of the naturist village. It allows nearly 300 boats to be welcomed. Access to the area remains regulated throughout the year.

Accessible when the door is open, and therefore depending on the tide, the port of Saint-Vaast has several hundred moorings, including a part reserved for passing yachtsmen, which sail along the superb Cotentin coastline. Ideally located, it is not off-centre, unlike many other ports. As soon as you disembark, you can enjoy the active life of the port directly - and Saint-Vaast's is undeniably so. The well-situated harbour master's office is the nerve centre of the whole.