Houseboat France

France offers 17 main sailing regions, with 1302 boats available for you to choose from for your sailing holiday. Favourite sailing destinations are to be find in Brittany, Bourgogne and French Riviera.

Brittany the ideal place from which to discover Belle Île and Houat Island.

If you are planning to charter a boat in French Riviera, the best charter holidays usually start from Toulon and Cannes. In the surroundings, Calanques National Park and Île Sainte-Marguerite should not be left off your itinerary.

Currently you can rent a boat and start your journey from from 81 marinas, the most popular are Port de la Trinite sur mer, Port Charles Ornano and Port Pin Rolland.

When searching for a boat, it is possible to choose from the fleets of 43 charter companies in France. Dream Yacht Charter - France and Seaways Yachting got 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 sufficient. Boataround always displays the sailing license needed in the boat information.

When wishing to sail in France, people most often rent houseboats, sailing yachts and catamarans.

Sailing yachts and catamarans are frequently rented as bareboats, but those who wish, there is always a possibility to charter these yachts with a professional skipper.

Houseboats are spacious and designed for slow river cruising. They are ideal for a family sailing holiday on water. You rarely 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 the sailor can cover during the yacht charter.

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