

Best for beginner divers, 3-38m, boat entry, mild current.
Les Fromages, located off Île Jarre in the Riou Archipelago, offers a diverse underwater topography featuring reef, wall, and cave sections. The site ranges in depth from 3 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. It is accessible only by boat and suits beginners in the shallower reef areas, while the wall and cave sections provide more advanced challenges. Visibility typically spans 10 to 25 metres, with mild currents. Divers should monitor local surge and swell reports, as these can affect the shallower sections and cave entrances. Night diving is available, and guided tours are provided by local boat charter operators.
43.21015, 5.34021
Book through a local charter operator as this is a boat-access-only site, and ask your guide about current surge conditions before descending, since swell at the surface can move through the shallower sections. If you plan to enter the cave areas, confirm with your guide that your open-water training covers the overhead environment protocols they use on this site.
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Depth
3-38m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Yes, the shallower reef sections are accessible for recently certified open-water divers.
The site ranges from 3 to 38 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-access-only site, and you must book through a local charter operator.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include deep sections, overhead environments in the caves, and surge. You should monitor local swell reports and ensure your training covers overhead environment protocols.
Diving at Les Fromages in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Les Fromages in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
Les Fromages in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Les Fromages in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.