Port de la Flotte

Port de la Flotte is a harbor on Île de Ré with 180 grounding berths on pontoons and 127 additional moorings distributed between buoys and mooring lines. The facility offers boaters access to bathrooms, drinking water, electricity on the pontoons, and a shuttle service to the distant mooring areas.

The harbor began as a strategic maritime point on Île de Ré and grew from centuries of local fishing practices and merchant shipping. Its development shaped the island's economic life across multiple periods.

Each morning, the harborside quays come alive with a traditional market where local fishermen sell their daily catch to residents and visitors alike. This daily ritual ties the port's working life to the community in a way that has remained largely unchanged for generations.

The harbor is well equipped with basic amenities including water, electricity, and bathroom facilities for all guests. Visitors should prepare for significant tidal variations that may affect water levels and the accessibility of certain areas.

The harbor system features a dedicated trench in the outer basin that allows keelboats access regardless of weather conditions. This thoughtful design element makes the harbor more resilient to shifting maritime conditions.

Location: La Flotte

Address: 1 Quai de Sénac, 17630 La Flotte, France

Phone: +33620668576

Website: https://la.charente-maritime.fr/ports-plaisance/la-flotte

GPS coordinates: 46.18815,-1.32304

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43