Ponton de Versailles

Ponton de Versailles lies on the small artificial island Ile de Versailles in the river Erdre, right in the heart of Nantes – the first reach of the Nantes-to-Brest canal. The harbour office is built in Japanese style on the island, about 400 metres from quai Ceineray and the Saint-Félix tunnel leading into the city centre.

The harbour office monitors VHF channel 9 (the lock on channel 20). A day's stay starts from €19.90 for boats under 5 metres. Opening hours are Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9am-12.30pm and 2pm-6pm, Tuesday mornings only, closed Sundays and public holidays.

You'll find self-service fresh water and electricity on the pontoon, sanitary facilities with showers and toilets (access code from the office), household waste sorting, and pump-out of wastewater by appointment with the harbour office. There's a fuel berth with diesel and unleaded petrol during office hours, a free slipway with no long-term parking, street parking, a bicloo bike-hire station, and a small chandlery at the harbour office.

Just steps away you'll find a small grocery store and a bakery, plus charming cafés and restaurants lining the quays along the Erdre. The tram stops right by the harbour office, giving quick access to the city centre. Moor at Ponton de Versailles and walk straight into Nantes' vibrant centre through the Saint-Félix tunnel.