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Bassin des Pins

La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, France

4.1 7 reviews

Finger berths in a locked basin, a stroll from the Vieux Port

visitor berths online
2
max length (72 ft)
22 m
visitor berths from, per night£2.70 per metre per night
£28
permanent berths from, per month
£285
VHF channel
Ch 9

About the marina

A locked basin by the Vieux Port, and a good place to prepare for Biscay

Bassin des Pins is a locked basin on the edge of La Rochelle's old port, a common stop for yachts crossing Biscay or heading for the islands of Ré and Oléron.

Inside, finger berths take boats up to 22 metres. The yard has a 50-tonne travel hoist, a chandlery and riggers on site, so it is a good place to fix things before a crossing. The towers of the Vieux Port and the covered market are ten minutes' walk away.

Getting here

The gate opens two hours either side of high water. The waiting pontoon outside has power and water for boats that arrive on the wrong side of the tide. Call on VHF 9 at the Richelieu tower and the lock keeper will give you a slot.

— Bassin des Pins
  • 400 berths in the marina
  • 50 t boat lift
  • Ch 9 VHF working channel
  • Diesel fuel on site

Facilities

16 facilities
  • Diesel
  • Shore power
  • Fresh water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Laundry
  • Pump-out
  • Chandlery
  • Boatyard and haul-out Lift up to 50 t
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Shop and provisions
  • Security and CCTV
  • Parking
  • Car hire
  • Disabled access

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Visitor berths

Pick a berth on the plan or from the list

Permanent berths

By the month or the year. Send an enquiry or join a waiting list, and the marina replies by email.

Up to 8 m (26 ft)

Ponton F

6 available
Max length
8 m 26 ft
Max beam
3 m 10 ft
Max draft
1.8 m 6 ft

£285 per month

£2,640 per year

  • Shore power
  • Fresh water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Showers
  • Security and CCTV
  • Pump-out
  • Annual lift-out
  • No liveaboard

Minimum term 12 months · Deposit £285

Annual contracts include one lift-out and a week on the hard. Lock fees included.

Up to 10 m (33 ft)

Ponton E

3 available
Max length
10 m 33 ft
Max beam
3.6 m 12 ft
Max draft
2.1 m 7 ft

£360 per month

£3,300 per year

  • Shore power
  • Fresh water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Showers
  • Security and CCTV
  • Pump-out
  • Annual lift-out
  • No liveaboard

Minimum term 12 months · Deposit £360

Annual contracts include one lift-out and a week on the hard. Lock fees included.

Up to 12 m (39 ft)

Ponton D

Available from 1 Nov 2026
Max length
12 m 39 ft
Max beam
4.2 m 14 ft
Max draft
2.4 m 8 ft

£430 per month

£3,960 per year

  • Shore power
  • Fresh water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Showers
  • Security and CCTV
  • Pump-out
  • Annual lift-out
  • No liveaboard

Minimum term 12 months · Deposit £430

Annual contracts include one lift-out and a week on the hard. Lock fees included.

Up to 15 m (49 ft)

Ponton C

Waiting list
Max length
15 m 49 ft
Max beam
5 m 16 ft
Max draft
2.5 m 8 ft

£535 per month

£4,950 per year

  • Shore power
  • Fresh water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Showers
  • Security and CCTV
  • Pump-out
  • Annual lift-out
  • No liveaboard

Minimum term 12 months · Deposit £535

Annual contracts include one lift-out and a week on the hard. Lock fees included.

Up to 18 m (59 ft)

Ponton B

Full
Max length
18 m 59 ft
Max beam
5.6 m 18 ft
Max draft
2.5 m 8 ft

£645 per month

£5,940 per year

  • Shore power
  • Fresh water
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Showers
  • Security and CCTV
  • Pump-out
  • Annual lift-out
  • No liveaboard

Minimum term 12 months · Deposit £645

Annual contracts include one lift-out and a week on the hard. Lock fees included.

Full, not taking names at the moment

Not sure which size you need? Send a general enquiry

Bassin des Pins

Enquire about a permanent berth

The marina replies by email. Nothing is booked or paid at this stage.

Permanent berth
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Reviews

Written by guests after a confirmed stay booked here.

Parfait avant le golfe

Camille D. · Sailing yacht · Stayed September 2026 Verified stay

Bassin très abrité, capitainerie efficace et laverie bien pratique avant de traverser le golfe de Gascogne.
Reply from Bassin des Pins

Merci Camille, bon vent !

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Good place to wait for weather

Neil F. · Sailing yacht · Stayed September 2026 Verified stay

Spent five nights waiting for a window across Biscay. Weekly discount helped. Showers fine, staff very helpful with forecasts.
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Friendly but tight

Ines S. · Catamaran · Stayed August 2026 Verified stay

Lovely team, but the finger in C was short for our catamaran. Ask for the waiting pontoon if you are wide.
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Impeccable

Hugo B. · Motor boat · Stayed July 2026 Verified stay

Accueil chaleureux, sanitaires impeccables, à deux pas des Minimes.
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Disappointing on a busy weekend

Sarah C. · Sailing yacht · Stayed June 2026 Verified stay

We were moved twice and nobody answered the VHF on Saturday evening. Facilities were fine, but it felt overstretched.
Reply from Bassin des Pins

Sorry Sarah, that weekend we were short-staffed. We now keep the VHF manned until 21:00.

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