Overview of French nautical salons
In France, there are several important nautical salons that attract thousands of visitors each year.
Today, Orca Retail takes up the list of the biggest nautical salons in France, with their dates and their locations so as not to miss these unmissable nautical meetings!
Les Nauticales de la Ciotat -Mars
The nautical nautical living room Held in March at La Ciotat (from March 20 to 25 for its 2024 edition), in the Bouches-du-Rhône.
The Les Nauticales lounge takes place both on land and on sea. Over 500 boats, from semi-rigid to luxury yacht, are exposed afloat, in the Old Port of La Ciotat. On the ground, some 100,000 visitors can discover stands of more than 200 exhibitors, nautical professionals and equipment manufacturers.
In addition to the exhibition boats, the Les Nauticales lounge offers many Animations for the whole family. Water sports demonstrations, children's workshops, conferences and film screenings are on the program.
Tickets for the event start at € 7 in pre-sales for the 2024 edition, with tickets for 3 days at € 16 and a full pass at € 29.90 (free for children under 12).
More information on the official website
The nauticals of Port -Camargue - April
Created in 1994, Port-Camargue nauticals is the largest new and used boat fair in the Mediterranean, and is organized during the Easter weekend (from March 29 to April 1 for its 2024 edition).
Organized by the nautical professionals of Grau of the king Port Camargue, this event highlights the influence of Port Camargue as a first marina in Europe.
At the heart of the port, a space dedicated to "the art of living in marina" offers a varied range of services and equipment to meet the needs of boaters.
The event attracts around 45,000 visitors, including a hundred individuals who sell their boat directly, and Over 250 exhibitors Offering a wide selection of new and used boats, as well as equipment, products and nautical services.
On a total area of 25,000 m², the living room has more than 450 boats exposed to the ground as well, with sailboats, motor boats, tires, kayaks and much more. Over 1,200 meters of pontoons allow visitors to explore the boats freely.
In addition to its varied offer, the event is distinguished by its friendly and festive atmosphere, attracting a diversified audience, passionate about navigation to families in search of escape. Entrances, shuttles and parking lots are free, thus facilitating access to this unique event.
More information on the official website
International Multi -Motte Multicoque Fair (International Multihull Show) - April
The International Multicoque Fair is a unique fair dedicated to multihull, these boats that are both efficient and comfortable. It is held every year at The Grande-Motte, in the south of France, also in April (from 3 to 7 for the 2024 edition).
Over 700 boats are exposed there and on the ground, offering a wide choice of catamarans and trimarans, new and used. You can discover the latest innovations in construction and design, and meet professionals in the sector.
Entrance tickets start at a price of € 10 for a day, then go to € 30 for 5 days and € 50 for "privilege" access for 2 people over 5 days of living room.
More information on the official website
Arcachon nautical lounge - April
This fair, which is held every year in April on the Atlantic coast (19-20-21 for the 2024 edition), is an essential event for enthusiasts of pleasure boats and water sports.
With Over 500 boats on display Flood and on the ground, the living room offers a wide choice of sailboats, motor boats, semi-rigid and kayaks. A space dedicated to water sports offers demonstrations and initiations, while animations for the whole family, workshops and conferences complete the experience.
The exceptional situation of the show in the Arcachon basin makes it a unique place to discover the nautical world.
More information on the official website
Mandelieu semi -rigid fair - La Napoule Boat Show - April
Mandelieu's Napoule Boat Show is a nautical lounge that gives pride of place to semi-rigid boats, and is held every year in april (from 25 to 28 for its 2024 edition) in the port of Mandelieu-La Napoule, near Cannes.
Over 250 boats, of which 60% used, are exposed there on a surface of 15,000 m². This collection includes a variety of types of boats such as day cruisers, sports fishing boats, semi-rigids, as well as trawlers and sailboats.
You can discover the latest innovations of 90 exhibitors representative 100 brands. You will also have the opportunity to meet professionals in the sector and attend conferences and workshops.
This event is a must for the many boaters who seek to materialize their project to buy new or used boats for the coming season.
More information on the official website
International Nautical Salon of La Rochelle - September
Otherwise named "Grand Pavois", the La Rochelle International Nautical Salon is a large general nautical fair which also has a selection of semi-rigid boats.
This show is held every year in September at Port of the Minimes of La Rochelle, on the Atlantic coast, and will take place from October 1 to 6 for its 2024 edition, which will introduce The innovative concept of Large Beach Pavois.
This major development highlights the skiing and light sail activities, while expanding its offer to new practices such as spraying in free waters, fat bike and coastline. Of the entertainment Reinforced, demonstrations, initiations and conferences are planned, as well as DJ sets to take advantage of the festive atmosphere on the minimal beach.
The event also emphasizes eco-responsibility and preservation of oceans, while promoting access to nautical practice for all, including people with disabilities, through the Handi Cap 'space' Access.
More information on the official website
Cannes Nautical Salon - Cannes Yachting Festival - September
The Cannes Nautical Salon is a nautical prestigious lounge which is held every year in September (from 10 to 15 for the 2024 edition) in the port of Cannes. He claims to be as being The 1er Nautical Salon Flu of Europe and N ° 1 in the world for large sailboats.
The living room has a wide variety of luxury yachts, sailboats and high -end engine boats. It is also an opportunity to discover the latest trends in equipment and accessories for navigation.
More information on the official website
Cap d'Agde nautical lounge - October
The Cap d'Agde nautical living room is a general nautical lounge which also has a selection of semi-rigid boats. This fair is held at the end of October each year In the port of Cap d'Agde, in the south of France.
Over 200 exhibitors And 50,000 visitors contribute each year to the success of the show. For 5 days, find it engine and sailing boats, sports and nautical associations, new technologies, equipment and services, all free !
More information on the official website
Nautic en Seine (Paris International Nautical Show) - October
The International Nautical Salon of Paris is the largest nautical fair in France. He is held every year in December at the Porte de Versailles in Paris.
In 2024, this living room was getting a facelift, and renamed itself "Nautic en Seine", and its opening also changes, taking place from October 15 to 20 for this year 2024, between land and water, on the island of Monsieur and at the Legrand port in Boulogne-Billancourt.
This major event brings together 230 exhibitors And presents 210 boats, 25 of which are available for testing. With 8,500m² of exhibition space, this show has a wide variety of boats, ranging from sailboats to luxury yachts, including semi-rigid boats and motor boats. The fair also presents equipment and accessories for navigation, as well as activities related to water sports.
More information on the official website
Léman nautical living room - Swiss Boat Show - November
The Léman nautical fair is a nautical fair that is held every year in November (from 8 to 10 for its 2024 edition) At the Palexpo of Geneva, Switzerland, a few kilometers from the French border.
The living room has a wide variety of boats, ranging from sailboats to motor boats, including semi-rigid boats. It is also an opportunity to discover the latest trends in equipment and accessories for navigation.
More information on the official website
If you are passionate about boats or you are trying to discover the nautical world, these salons are essential events not to be missed.
Whether you are looking for a new boat, equipment for navigation, or simply to discover the latest trends in the nautical industry, these salons are perfect for discovering everything that the nautical world has to offer!
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