Yacht rental France

France has 22 main sailing regions, with 2500 boats available for you to choose from for your sailing holiday. The favourite sailing destinations are to be found around Côte d'Azur (French Riviera), Bretagne (Brittany) and Bourgogne.

Côte d'Azur (French Riviera) is the ideal place from which to discover Calanques National Park and Île Sainte-Marguerite.

For exploring the sights of Bretagne (Brittany), sailors most often start their journey from Arzon or La Trinité-sur-Mer and head towards Belle Île and Houat Island.

You can rent a boat and start your journey from 133 marinas, the most popular being Le Boat Port Cassafières, Port du Crouesty and Port de la Trinite sur mer.

When you search for a boat, you have a choice from the fleets of 102 charter companies in France. Tendance Voile and Arcadie Plaisance have the highest ratings from our customers.

How to rent a boat in France

Boats in France can be rented with or without a skipper. To rent a bareboat a basic sailing licence is all you need. Boataround always displays the sailing license needed in the information about each boat.

The most popular types of boats to rent to sail in France are houseboats, motor boats and sailing yachts.

However, you do not need a sailing licence to enjoy a carefree holiday on a gulet. These boats are always provided with a crew allowing you to relax and take in the sights.

Sailing yachts and catamarans are frequently rented as bareboats, but if you wish, you can also charter these yachts with a professional skipper.

Houseboats are spacious and designed for slow river cruising. They are ideal for a family holiday on the water. You do not usually need a sailing licence to rent a houseboat.

Larger yachts can only be rented as crewed and provide both comfort and luxury. A motor yacht guarantees a unique way to discover the coastline and significantly extends the distance you and your crew can cover during your yacht charter.

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