

Best for intermediate divers, 15-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Pierre de Briançon is a diverse dive site located off Île Jarre in the Riou Archipelago. This site offers a combination of reef, cave, and drift diving at depths ranging from 15 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Access is strictly by boat, as the site lies 3000 metres from the shore. Divers encounter a variety of marine life, including common wrasses, cow snails, and yellow zoanthids. Less frequently, divers may spot Mediterranean moray, common octopus, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as Felimare villafranca and Tricolor doris. The site features mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres, though divers should be aware of potential entanglement and overhead environment hazards.
43.19693, 5.36151
There is a large arch at 25m on the eastern side of the rock.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter common wrasses, cow snails, and yellow zoanthids. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, common octopus, scorpionfish, banded coral shrimp, and various nudibranch species like Felimare villafranca and Tricolor doris.
No, Pierre de Briançon is classified as an intermediate dive site due to the depth range and the presence of overhead environments and currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 35 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 3000 metres from the shore.
This site is primarily a dive location with an average depth of 25 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Pierre de Briançon in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Pierre de Briançon in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
Pierre de Briançon in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pierre de Briançon in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.