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Les Joyeux Corsaires

3.9 — based on 18 community signals
4.3 12 especies 38 colaboradores

Les Joyeux Corsaires is a reef dive off France with year-round access and active community documentation of marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.3 kn
Olas
1.48 m
Agua
20°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (41%)
Now: NW (321°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 4.01m

Próxima: Baja a las 04:00 (-1.17m)

+1.6 m0 m-2.5 m
▼ 04:00 · -1.17m ▲ 10:00 · +0.23m ▼ 17:00 · -1.13m ▲ 23:00 · -0.02m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.3 · mod Aire PM2.56 · good 07:48 20:09
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 8.7 1.48 5 0mm
09-20 10.4 1.16 5 0mm
09-21 10.2 1.16 5 0mm
09-22 14.5 0.94 5 0mm
09-23 10.2 1.3 5 0mm
09-24 9.6 1.32 5 0mm
09-25 5.8 1.9 5 0mm

About this spot

Les Joyeux Corsaires sits within France's dive geography as part of the broader Plateau de Chardonnière reef system. The site draws divers seeking temperate reef exploration without the constraints of marine protected area restrictions. With 12 documented species observations and 3 community videos on record, the spot has modest but real visitor engagement. Divers planning a trip should note that specific depth, visibility, water temperature, and difficulty ratings are not currently published for this site. This makes advance research through local dive operators and community forums valuable before booking. The year-round access window suggests stable seasonal conditions, though Mediterranean reef diving does shift through autumn and winter months. The site's appeal lies partly in its accessibility and partly in its role within France's broader reef ecosystem. Community contributions—video documentation and species sightings—hint at healthy marine activity worth investigating. Local knowledge tends to be the best guide for conditions on the day you dive.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 637km · ~147kg · €3

Preguntas frecuentes

Is Les Joyeux Corsaires open year-round?

Yes. The site is accessible throughout the year, though sea conditions typical of the French Mediterranean will vary seasonally. Check local weather and marine forecasts before each trip.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not currently documented for this site. Contact local French dive operators or the community forum before your visit to get current conditions and suitability for your experience level.

What marine life has been recorded here?

Twelve species observations are documented in the community database. Review the species log and community videos to see recent sightings, then confirm with local operators what is currently active.

Do I need permits or is the site in a protected area?

Les Joyeux Corsaires is not inside a marine protected area, which simplifies access. Still, verify local French maritime regulations and any regional restrictions with your operator before diving.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Les Joyeux Corsaires

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

146 registros · 24 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Phorcus lineatus

Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×28registros

Steromphala cineraria

Gastropoda · Trochidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×20registros

Asterina gibbosa

Asteroidea · Asterinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×15registros

Ophiothrix fragilis

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×12registros

Pachygrapsus marmoratus

Malacostraca · Grapsidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×12registros

Porcellana platycheles

Malacostraca · Porcellanidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×10registros

Ocenebra erinaceus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×7registros

Anomia ephippium

Bivalvia · Anomiidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×6registros

Athanas nitescens

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×6registros

Xantho hydrophilus

Malacostraca · Xanthidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×5registros

Nucella lapillus

Gastropoda · Muricidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×5registros

Palaemon elegans

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 ene 2026
×4registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

L'épave du 38 m d'oléron, avec les Joyeux Corsaires de Chaucre

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plongée île d'oléron août 2012 - le mavis 5

Virginie

plongée île d'oléron août 2012 - le mavis 8

Virginie

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Aménagement cyclable non repertorié piste cyclable bi directionnelle de la bétaudière à la brée les bains Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/121487 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-05-01
  • "Aménagement cyclable non repertorié poste cyclable bidir Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/121486 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-05-01
  • "Aménagement cyclable non repertorié piste Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/121196 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-04-30
  • "Aménagement cyclable non repertorié nouvelle piste cyclable cet itinéraire est encore vu comme un petit chemin sur geovelo, c'est maintenant une belle piste cyclable toute neuve Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/119201 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-04-15
  • "Aménagement cyclable non repertorié il y a ici une nouvelle piste cyclable pour rejoindre La Brée-les-Bains Photo·s et/ou informations disponibles ici: https://amenagements-cyclables.fr/fr/contributions/119200 (This note has been created from Geovelo)"

    Geovelo_Notes · 2026-04-15
wind peaks Jan-Dec-Nov, calmest Aug-Sep-Jun, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
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rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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