Diving La Pointe du Talut

Site Overview

La Pointe du Talut is a reef and wall dive site in Brittany, France, reached from the base town of Quiberon. La Pointe du Talut is a rocky promontory on the Quiberon peninsula whose reefs continue underwater as walls and boulders. Wrasse, conger eels and pollack hold on the rock, with good macro in the cracks. The site reaches a maximum depth of 24 m with an average profile around 15 m and a shallow start near 6 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 10 to 22 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius with moderate surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Cuckoo Wrasse, Conger Eel, European Lobster, Pollock, Small-spotted Catshark, Corkwing Wrasse, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. La Pointe du Talut is a strong representative of why Brittany diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Brittany region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.