Bassin de Chasse de la Prée

Bassin de la Prée is one of two tidal basins that make up the marina at Ars-en-Ré on the island of Île de Ré. The whole harbour has a total capacity of around 550 berths, and the Prée basin itself holds around 134 pontoon berths, some of which are reserved for visiting yachtsmen.

Entry to the basin is tide-dependent, and you should contact the harbour office on VHF channel 9 for current information on water levels and access. The maximum draft in the Prée basin is stated as 1.8 metres. The basin is periodically closed for flushing operations ("chasses"), and guest berths are found, among other places, at pontoon D within the basin.

At the basin you'll find toilets, and it is here – rather than in the other basin – that the marina's washing machine is available to sailors. There is wifi access, plus water and electricity at the berths. A restaurant and bar are within a short walk of the harbour.

The basin sits close to the charming village of Ars-en-Ré, whose distinctive pointed, black-painted church spire serves as a seamark for the approach. Tie up here and enjoy the village atmosphere and harbour life on this corner of Île de Ré.