

Le Vieux Plongeur is a shallow reef located at Cap La Houssaye. This site offers a comfortable entry point for beginners, with calm and sheltered water conditions. Divers should note that visibility is variable and shifts depending on local swell and weather. Water temperatures range from 24C to 28C throughout the year. While no specific marine life is confirmed at this exact location, species recorded around this area include Emperor Angelfish, Day Octopus, Spotfin Lionfish, and various wrasses. As this is a shore dive, visitors must arrive with all necessary equipment as facilities are not guaranteed on site.
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Check visibility conditions locally before heading out, as it can shift depending on swell and recent weather. Entry is from shore and no boat is required, so arrive with all your own equipment as facilities are not guaranteed on site.
The centre is located at the marina of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains.
Recorded at this site
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
24-28°C
Yes, the site features a shallow reef and calm, sheltered water, making it a comfortable location for those with basic buoyancy control.
Species recorded around this area include Emperor Angelfish, Day Octopus, Spotfin Lionfish, Turkey Moray, and various wrasses.
This is a shore dive and no boat is required to access the site.
Water temperatures at the site range from 24C to 28C throughout the year.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Le Vieux Plongeur in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 28°C.