Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in France

The wreck is upside down. 500m northwest of the "Lion de mer" in the middle of Frejus bay. It is only 1km from Santa-Lucia harbour.

Arcouest is a 4.0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany North, Paimpol which is accessible from shore based on 4 ratings.

Big granitic cliff, canyon, gorgona...many fish.

Centre aquatique Pajeaud is also known as Fosse d'Antony.

Le Navarre is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Blue Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Barge de Carro et Aile is also known as L'Ulysse III.

Men Du is also known as Pierres Noires.

Barge de Saumaty is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Roadstead of Marseille which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Groupers North from the Grand Rouveau

La Merveilleuse 1 is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Montrémian, north side of Bagaud.

This is a great wall full of gorgonians. You will probably see barracuda shoals, and a lot of huge groupers. The east wall of La Gabinière is located SE from the rock ! Dive site is protected from strong W wind (Mistral) but not from the E wind.

Le Bestouan is also known as Source sous-marine du Bestouan.

Le tonneau is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Corsica, Ajaccio Propriano which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The Cassidaigne is very exposed to the Mistral wind. Dive here only with low wind! The Cassidaigne is a danger buoy, located 4 nautical miles south south-east of Cassis, and 4 nautical miles southwest of La Ciotat. La cassidaigne is also known as La Bigue.

Pointe de Montrémian is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Hyeres, Port-Cros which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Village Englouti is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Saint Raphael which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Dellec is also known as Chaland du Dellec.

Punta Spanu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Corsica, L Ile Rousse which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Pte de la Revellata is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Corsica which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Epave digue sud is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany North, Brest which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This is a two levels dock fish boat. This wreck is located at 3 miles away from Anglet harbour.

This lake is frozen from December till March and is a great site for ice-diving. The water is very clean and the visibility is particularly amazing. You need to rent some ski to access the lake.

Small rock between, SE of Riou.

S of Plane island

Chamagnieu is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Rhone-Alpes which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This is a similar dive to the East wall of the Gabinière, but less current. Boat can be moored to the National Park buoy. Species: Groupers, morrays, scorpionfishes, etc. This dive site is also easy to find. SE side of Port-Cros.

South of Molène island, near Le Conquet.

TSS Train Ferry No. 3 was a freight vessel built for the British Army War Office in 1917. The ship was built by Fairfield Govan and launched on 12 September 1917. Along with her sister ships SS Train Ferry No. 1 and SS Train Ferry No. 2, they were the first vessels to offer regular transport between Britain and continental Europe for rail freight vehicles. They were ordered by the British Army to provide rail freight transport from Richborough harbour to the continent to sustain the war effort. They had four sets of rails along the train deck and used a link span to load when in harbour. On 1 February 1919 she was involved in the rescue of British and American soldiers from the American transport Narrangansett which had gone ashore on Bembridge Point, Isle of Wight. After their use by the British Army ended in 1922, they were purchased by the Great Eastern Railway The Great Eastern Railway was taken over by the London and North Eastern Railway company in 1923 with its interest in the Great Eastern Train Ferry Company. The new service was inaugurated on 24 April 1924 by Prince George, Duke of Kent. In 1934, the Great Eastern Train Ferry Company was liquidated and she was bought by the London and North Eastern Railway. In 1940 she was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and renamed HMS Daffodil. In 1941 was converted to a Landing Craft carrier. She was sunk on 18 March 1945 off Dieppe, Seine Maritime, France. source: Wikipedia. Northwest of Dieppe harbor. The wreck is marked by a buoy. HMS Daffodil is also known as SS Train Ferry No. 3.

Nice drop off with lobsters. Northeast side of Saint Margueritte Island.

The double-tail plane wreck is upside down, laying on a sandy floor. Thr right engine is still under the wing, the left one is broken. This plane wreck is located in the mouth of the Lecques bay, 1 mile away from the coast. Lockheed P38 is also known as Epave du P 38 des Lecques.

Le Chalutier is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Roadstead of Marseille which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Carro is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Blue Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Souquet is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Planier which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

228m long Norwegian cargo that hit a mine during World War I (June 2nd, 1917). Out of Saint-Jean de Luz. 20 min by boat from Hendaye harbour. SS Saint Sunniva is also known as Sunniva.

Great dive. Tunnel entrence is 9m deep. Take care of the swell... SW of Tiboulen of Maïre rock, W of Maïre island

Le Junker 88 de Cassis is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cassis which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Les Jardins de la Conchée is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany North, Saint Malo which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

main dive site of CIP Bendor for dive training South side of Bendor Island.

When you come from Port-Vendres, turn left just after the Banyuls city sign. Park in the Helio Marin center parking, or near by. The dive site is in direction of the white rock named "the sphinx" to the northeast.

This is a small beach where sometime DC comes for first dive or training. Also night dives are possible in this quiet place. Shower available! West side of Bandol, just after the tennis courts.

A succession of rocky peaks and loaves of sugar more than 150 m apart and covering depths from 1m to 36m. Unable to go in one dive, this wonderful site full of discoveries. Groupers hidden in small caves, and conger eels in holes, benches immense sars and anthias and lobsters between the branches of gorgonians. The size of the site encourages caution, even if the area is completely safe because it can quickly be surprised by the distance traveled. A dive just as suitable for beginners as good diver. Easy access via Poussaï harbor. Le Sec de l'Ile d'Or is also known as Les Pyramides.

La Poursuivante is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cavalaire Sainte Maxime which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The B17 American Bomber was used during WWII (1941+). It was also named the "Flying Fortress", becauce of it's 13 machine guns! In 1944, the B17 G "Baron" was in mission in Italy. Unfortunately, German fighters hit the Baron. Without any radio, the pilot Frank Chaplick, decide to fly to Calvi (Corsica, France). The landing strip was too short, so he decided to land on sea. Wreck size: - length: 23m - wingspan: 32m Location: Calvi, France. The B17 wreck is N from the Calvi citadel, at the foot of a small green lighthouse. Easily accessible as a shore dive or use one of the numerous dive operators in Calvi who run daily trips. B17 wreck is also known as B-17, Boeing B17 American bomber.

Le grand St Antoine is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Jarre which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Cerbère "Le port" is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Baie de Beaulieu La Gotte du Cap Estel is also known as Pointe Cabuel.

Belharra is a classic dive of the area. The shoal is very large, so several dives can be done here. Belharra is located 2nm West from Saint Jean de Luz. Belharra Perdun is also known as Belharra, Belara.

The Messerschmitt 109 sunk in 1944. This plane wreck is upside down, laying on a sandy floor at 45m deep. Plane sizes: - Long: 9 m - Width: 10 m North from the Planier island

Flat vessel with a lot of conger eels. Vessel size: - length: 20m - width: 6m - height: 3m (caterpillar) 500m NW of Bagaud island, near Port-Cros island. La Barge aux Congres is also known as La Tantine.

This was the B-26 "F" N° 42-96305, built in Glenn Martin Factory. Its name was "Yehunde" and pilot was Lt Krug. Sunk 12th of July 1944. Out of Lavasina

Small wooden ferry boat, lying on a sandy floor. Lampaul bay, Ouessant island.

Tiboulen de Maire is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Maire which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Cargo de 80 mètres Néerlandais. Transportait 2882 tonnes de sulfate de Baryum. Coulé le 03 Fevrier 1988. Equipage sauvé.

Lac de Beaumont-sur-Oise is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Ile-de-France which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

La Love is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Cannes Antibes which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Rousteau Sud is also known as La Pierre à Rousteau.

Camaret le trez Roux is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany North, Brest which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The site is FORBIDDEN after 2 divers died in 2003. Lacave, Lot.

Source de la Douix is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Bourgogne which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

This Panamean cargo is 53 m long. Built in 1912, the Sagona sunk december 3, 1945. One year and half after the world war 2 mines in this area were still dangerous. The wreck is in two parts. The better place is the poop. Le Grec is a bit more than a mile east from the small Sarragnier, SE from Porquerolles. And only half mile east from Le Donator. Le Grec is also known as Le Sagona.

This is not the greatest dive in Brittany. Yet, is it a very easy one that can be done at naytime of the year as the area is well protected (very rare around here !). This a macro photography dive site. Do not expect to see anything bigger than your hand. On the southwest point of Le Croisic, there is a small castle that was transformed into an Hotel. Just park there and walk 50 meters in the North direction to find a small beach. There you are !

This old fishboat was sunk in 1989. It is a 15 x 4 meters wreck. 500m south of the Santa-Lucia harbour.

Baou Tailla is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Blue Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Anse au Canon is also known as Anse d'Isserot.

WW1 wreck. Nice wheel.

Le Ghrib is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Calanques which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Very nice wall. Encounter with barracudas and groupers as well as morrays. East from the old Cannes harbour.

Splendid gorgonian wall, but deep dive ! Take care. S of Grand congoulé rock, E of Riou island

Tombant du Belge is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany North, Brest which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

The Ville de Rochefort was sunk in 1933, hit by a british vessel. This cargo is 90m long. Two large anchors at the bow, a spare wheel on the front deck. 13.5 miles south of Pornichet, West of the tip of Noirmoutier Island. Le Ville de Rochefort is also known as Ville de Buenos Aires.

See grass, small rocky structure, sandy floor (great for N1/OW and training), Mediterranean typical fauna. Le sec de Saint Elme is also known as La Sèche de Saint-Elme.

2 wrecks down to the drop off. The Forest Castle sunk in 1905 and an unknown one.Very nice dive. La Vandrée is also known as Le Forest Castle.

Sunk 3 septembre 1971 when trying to tank water for a drop on a forest fire. The 2 pilots survived. The Wreck is in a good shape; engines are missing. Wreck penetration is possible. Accident report: August 3 1971 : Canadair CL 215 F-ZBBG n°1025 W/O (Pélican 25), Sagone Gulf, Corsica, France. Victims: Patillaud, Lebel J. The aircraft sunk. 200 meter from shore. 8° from the Sagone turm and 273° from the point of triu. Canadair Wreck is also known as Canadair CL-215.

Le Chalutier et les Ancres is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, La Ciotat which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Les Deux Doigts is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Blue Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Skewell is also known as Skewell.

Smal wall and boulders on the NW side. Lighthouse at the entrance of Trieux chanel in Bréhat archipelago (between Bréhat and Lézardrieux islands)

Cave diving for advanced divers! A 700+m cave. More at PlongeeSout 1 km north of Montvalant (Lot) St Georges (Montvalent) is also known as Saint Georges.

For Advanced/N2 divers, the dive is generally a drift dive to the east up to the little cay. There are two seamounts and a cave. N of Plane island

Several large rocks with a lot of marine life. There is a large arch at 25m on the eastern side of the rock. At 15m and 8m, there are two tunnels. Near the rainbow cave (Central west of Jarre island).

La reine des flots is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Roadstead of Marseille which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Larroque-Toirac, Lot. Bons is also known as Emergence de Bons.

Montrémian

NW of the Banche bank, in front of La Baule.

Nice dive site not far from Calvi. You can go down to -45m to the left or right of a big rock that forms a plateau under water. If you keep the rock to your left you will eventually find an overhand with red corals growing on it. Very nice seascape, but - surprisingly enough - not much life at all.

Baptêmes sur le côté est; un peu plus profond sur le fnac ouest.

Western side of Pomègues Le rocher Cacaveaux is also known as Roche cacaveau.

The Saumur is a 108m cargo, build in Scotland in 1920. The deck and mast are well conservated. It was torpedoed 21st may, 1944 by the British submarine Upstart. The Saumur wreck is located just south from the Astrée, between Port-Vendres harbour and Béar cape.

Les canons is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Calanques which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Nice arches. S of Plane island

Go to the website of this dive site in order to get the access map!!!

This is a great dive. Beautifull archs and wonderfull walls full of gorgonians. Usually fish shoals around arches. The Farillons are the two rocks of the SE part of Maïre island. Arches des Pharillons is also known as Arches des Farillons.

Le Pain de Sucre is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, La Ciotat which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le grand coin is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Brittany South, Morbihan gulf which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Gers 4 Mats coulé le 16 et 17 Janvier 1905. Ex Cap - York. Construit à Glasgow en 1890 2030tonneaux

Cap Canadell is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Vermilion Coast which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Le Boulet is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Bandol which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.

Amphores de l'épave de la Madrague de Giens (150 amphores de type Dressel 1B datant de 2ème siècle avant J-C.) immergées par 6m de fond. C'est une partie du sentier sous-marin archéologique de la Tour Fondue. Il est possible de visiter le site avec un guide de l'association AREVPAM (Archéo Hyères) en apnée. Pointe du Bouvet près de la Tour Fondue. Le site est marqué par une bouée rouge.

Le chalutier en plastique is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in France, Mediterranean, Marseille, Roadstead of Marseille which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.