For visiting boats
Les Minimes in La Rochelle is one of the largest marinas on France's Atlantic coast: 5,157 berths afloat, 400 of them for visitors, spread over four basins (Bout Blanc, Marillac, Lazaret and Tamaris) and 64 pontoons. You come in by the buoyed channel at the Richelieu tower, dredged to −0.8 m, so keep an eye on the tide. The harbour office watches VHF 9 day and night; a 24/7 fuel berth, three 50-tonne travel lifts, a 30-tonne crane and the marine businesses on site make it a major technical stopover. Public-transport tickets into town are sold at the harbour office.
- Guest berths
- 400 visitor berths. Call 'Capitainerie des Minimes' on VHF 9, watched 24 h. The approach channel is dredged to −0.8 m below chart datum, so work out your tide for entry. Third night free under conditions (daily rate, paid on the spot). Multihulls pay the length rate × 1.6.
- Berths
- 5,157
- Radio
- VHF channel 9 · call sign Capitainerie des Minimes · emergency VHF 16
- Position
- 46°8.78′ N 1°9.96′ W (46.14631, -1.16601)
- Fuel
- Fuel on site: diesel and petrol
- Home harbour of
- La Rochelle Nautique
- Phone
- +33 5 46 44 41 20
Prices
| Visitor day, cat. G (7.50–7.99 m, beam ≤ 2.80 m), summer incl. VAT; summer 1 May–30 Sep; winter −50 % (€12.50) | €25 / night |
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| Visitor day, cat. K (9.50–9.99 m, beam ≤ 3.40 m), summer incl. VAT; winter −50 % (€16.80) | €33.60 / night |
| Visitor week (7 nights), cat. K (9.50–9.99 m), summer incl. VAT; winter €94.85 | €189.70 / week |
| Visitor day, cat. O (11.50–11.99 m, beam ≤ 4.00 m), summer incl. VAT; winter −50 % (€22.50) | €45 / night |
| Visitor week (7 nights), cat. O (11.50–11.99 m), summer incl. VAT; winter €128.95 | €257.90 / week |
| Visitor day, cat. R (14–14.99 m), summer incl. VAT; winter −50 % (€32.95) | €65.90 / night |
Included in the berth price: water, electricity, waste reception and toilets. Price list → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
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Frequently asked
Does Les Minimes Marina, La Rochelle have guest berths?
Yes — 400 guest berths. A berth costs from €25 / night (price list, checked 18 Oct 2026).
Which VHF channel does the marina use?
VHF channel 9. Call sign Capitainerie des Minimes. In an emergency use channel 16.
Is there fuel at Les Minimes Marina, La Rochelle?
Yes, there is fuel at the marina.