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Sailing vacation in France

Best places and routes to sail in region. Weather, trade winds and important details for perfect sailing holidays in France.

Sailing trip in France

France is a country that has long been one of the main tourist centers in Europe. France attracts tourists with its history, famous sights, nature, cuisine, and customs. Its only disadvantage is the price, but it can be fixed as well by booking an accommodation in advance.

Sailing season
June - August
Travel season
May - September
Marinas in this location
145
Boats in this location
949

Main facts about region

Capital:
Paris
Telephone code:
+33
Language:
French
Timezone:
UTC+1, in summer UTC+2
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Population:
66,991,000

Sailing trip in France

It’s complicated to visit all the popular places such as Cote d’Azur, Saint-Tropez, Riviera, Cannes and the legendary Nice. However, it’s possible on a yacht tour. The Mediterranean extends to the Spanish borders in the west and the Italian borders in the east, so it opens up a huge selection of yachting routes.

Must-know about yachting in France

If your plan to attend some events during your yacht cruise along the French coast, consider these ones:

  • Cannes Film Festival. This legendary film festival takes place annually in May. Visiting Cannes at this time means plunging into the fascinating world of cinema and even meeting your favorite stars in the city.

Sailing regattas in Marseille. Even if you are into sailing just to relax and have fun, such regattas will add some adrenaline into your life.

France - Yacht Charter Sailica
France - Yacht Charter Sailica

France can offer an abundance of yacht routes options

  • The Cote d’Azur has many cozy ports and coves, as well as 300 kilometers of coastline with landscapes that change up like in a kaleidoscope. Hire a yacht to see large cities with cafes and shops or small villages that look like pictures from a book.
  • Riviera is great for the beginners in yachting. There are many marinas, convenient ports, and other yachtsmen who will help you if needed.
  • Make sure to put Nice in your itinerary. Here you can visit the legendary quay of millionaires, the museums of Marc Chagall and Picasso, the archeological museum, the huge children’s park Marineland and many other places that you need to see at least once in your life.
  • Mysterious Corsica. Traveling in Corsica is suitable for those who are looking for privacy or quiet rest with loved ones. Unique nature, rocky beaches, unforgettable landscapes — what else do one need for a perfect yacht trip in France?
  • The legendary Croisette in Cannes is fascinating with its cozy restaurants that offer true French wines and stunning French cuisine.

Available yachts in the region

640 €
per week
4
Guests
1
Cabins
21 ft
Length
2007
Built in
829 €
per week
4
Guests
1
Cabins
28 ft
Length
1988
Built in
874 €
per week
4
Guests
1
Cabins
28 ft
Length
1988
Built in
958 €
per week
6
Guests
1
Cabins
31 ft
Length
1986
Built in
977 €
per week
6
Guests
1
Cabins
31 ft
Length
1986
Built in
1014 €
per week
6
Guests
2
Cabins
30 ft
Length
1986
Built in

Nearest Airports

Paris Charles de Gaulle CDG
Paris Orly ORY
Aéroport de Nice NCE

Yachting season and weather in France

Spring: a good time to travel on a yacht off the coast of France. The temperature in March: during the day + 12 ° C, at night + 3 ° C, in April during the day + 15 ° C, at night + 6 ° C, in May: during the day + 19 ° C, at night + 9 ° C. Sometimes it rains.

 

Summer: the most popular time for sailing. The average temperature is kept at + 22-27 ° C. In the north of the country a little cooler: from + 20 ° C to + 25 ° C. In July-August there is practically no rainfall, the same can be said about strong gusty winds.

 

Autumn: in September the temperature is on average + 24 ° C. October is much colder, damp and often rains, the average temperature is + 12 ° C. November can bring frosts, but on average it is + 6 ° C until the end of the month.

 

Sailing is developed in the south of the country. The yachting season lasts from late spring to early autumn. Warm winds blow at this time, water temperature — up to 24 degrees. Precipitation falls from January to April.

Water temperature in sailing season +20...+24 °
Air temperature in sailing season +22...+27 °
Wind speed in sailing season 15 - 25 knots

Winds in France

The main winds on the Mediterranean coast of France are the Mistral and Scirocco.

 

Mistral is a strong, cold, northwest wind. This wind blows from southern France to the Gulf of Lyon. Yachtsmen can meet Mistral in the spring. In early March, its speed can reach 60-80 knots. In April, it hardly blows.

 

Scirocco — wind from the Arabian and North African deserts. Direction — south, southeast or east (sometimes southwest). Cirocco can be found at any time of the year, but most often in spring and autumn. This wind can blow for several days in a row. In March or November, its speed can reach a record of 50-60 knots.

Weather forecast for yachting in France

Marina's employees report the forecast for the next day every day. Port services receive regular forecasts. This is the most reliable source of information. You can also find out the forecast and storm warnings on the sites:

  • marine.meteoconsult.fr — marine weather forecast for the coast of the Mediterranean countries
  • meteofrance.com — marine weather forecast for the coast of France
  • Marine Weather Guide — marine weather guide from METEO France

People talk about Sailica

Rinke Tiegel
5
Full recommendation. Great service & support. We chartered a Beneteau 45 in Athens for our trip around Peloponnes. Great service and perfect customer support from beginning to the end. Due to corona we had to postpone our trip - Sailica managed all the communication with the charter agency and negotiated a great new deal for us. This was already the 2nd time we charted with Sailica and it won't be the last time. Full recommendation
Kyle Redstone
5
I took Dufour Grand Large 560 at Croatia using online yacht rental service sailica.com It's easy to use their mobile app with fair prices and enough quantity of boats which suits to my parameters. Their managers assisted me through whole communication with charter company. It was pleasant to receive a small gift – free of charge transfer from airport to marina. We didn't request it and appreciate their overexpected level of service.
Julian Lehmann
5
Amazing 1 week in Turkey! I sailed with Sailica on a tour in the gulf of Fethiye in Turkey. Overall it was a great experience and a great crew, even if I did not know them before. The area is amazingly beautiful and if you go in April you can avoid the crowds. The skipper was very proficient and knew what he was doing. Highly recommended!
Mykyta Semenoff
5
Great company! The guys answered all our questions which were very important since it was our first sailing experience. Moreover, they advised us not only on a charter but also on the tour itself. This was not the responsibility of the company, but we needed help and the company managers helped us for free. I highly recommend the team. The guys are really reliable, proactive and customer-oriented.
Vadim Rogovskiy
5
Excellent trip to Croatia! The trip was organized on an excellent level since the very beginning - from the yacht search to the trip itself. The team was fast and responsive. Highly recommended to everyone who wants to hang out with family on a beautiful yacht or catamaran!
Nikolaus Haufler
5
Super Beratung - sehr schnell wurde für mich ein passendes Boot in der Türkei gefunden. Sehr guter Preis, und ich konnte einen Skipper aussuchen, den ich bereits vom letzten Mal kannte. Volle Empfehlung!