Rance Barrage Lock
Business Contact Info
Address:
St MaloChannel
France
Contact Details:
Phone: (+) 330299163737VHF: 13
VHF Channel 13 (barrage de La Rance)
Opening hours: Opening on the hour (inward) & on the half hours (outward)
Generally, the lock opens every hour when the water level is at least 4m above chart datum. Information (in French only) regarding the water levels above the barrage is available from Bassin Vauban and Les Bas-Sablons. Now the turbines are only run occasionally, the level is usually maintained at a minimum of 4m above chart datum between 7 am and 8 pm local time, and at 8.5m for at least a 4 hour period during that time. If planning to catch the last locking before low water, call upon the VHF to check, as it does not always open if the water is not at the predicted height.
The tidal streams in the vicinity of the lock can be very strong. There is white waiting buoy on both sides of the barrage.
It is advisable to arrive at the lock 10 minutes before the scheduled opening, but in July and August it is advisable to call on VHF ch. 13 to check times.
Related to following destinations: Channel/North Sea Coast (France), France, St. Malo
Related to the following Services, Goods and Amenities: Docking
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