KiteGlobeBarre d'Etel
📍 Nantes, France · Kiteboarding spot
Barre d'Etel is a kiteboarding spot near Nantes in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nantes |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | SW, W |
| Coordinates | 47.6443, -3.2122 |
About Barre d'Etel
This spot has many different conditions. In the river you have excellent flat water, perfect for speed runs. On the ocean side you will find nice waves.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barre d'Etel offers open ocean conditions with SW, W wind, launching from ocean, river, river mouth.
How do I get to Barre d'Etel?
From Auray drive west on D22. In Belz drive south to Etel. In Etel drive south along the river until you get to a parking lot at the river mouth.
Hazards at Barre d'Etel
Currents, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.