Diving the L’Astrée Wreck

Site Overview

Wreck of L’Astrée is a wreck dive site in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, reached from the base town of Le Grau-d’Agde. L’Astrée is a wreck in 12-28 m off Le Grau-d’Agde, now an artificial reef rich in macro life and small fish. It is a shallow, manageable wreck for intermediate divers wanting a taste of Languedoc wreck diving. The site reaches a maximum depth of 28 m with an average profile around 18 m and a shallow start near 12 m, which places it firmly in the intermediate category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 10 to 24 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Conger Eel, Two-banded Seabream, Common Octopus, Common Cuttlefish, Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Dusky Grouper, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Wreck of L’Astrée is a strong representative of why Languedoc-Roussillon 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 Languedoc-Roussillon 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.