Yachts for sale in France.
Verified yachts for sale in France from vetted brokers — motor yachts, sailing yachts and catamarans across the Riviera, Provence, the Atlantic coast and Corsica. France pairs the world's premier superyacht brokerage trade with a deep sailing scene. Every listing verified, every broker vetted, no lead-generation pay-walls.
Where to buy in France.
France combines the Riviera's superyacht brokerage trade with the Atlantic coast's bluewater scene. Browse by area.
Buying a yacht in France.
France is two markets in one. The Riviera — Monaco, Antibes, Cannes — is the premier superyacht and large motor yacht brokerage centre on earth, where the world's brokers, captains and refit yards converge. The Atlantic coast, around La Rochelle and the Vendée, is the home of the French production sailing industry and a deep bluewater culture. Few countries offer both at this level.
For buyers, the Riviera means access to the largest concentration of premium motor yachts and superyachts in the Mediterranean, with the brokerage expertise and refit infrastructure to match. The Atlantic side offers sailing yachts and catamarans direct from the builder heartland. Pricing on the Riviera is premium; the Atlantic coast can be keener for sail. French registration and the local process reward a broker who knows the system.
An independent survey, a clean VAT trail and clarity on flag and registration remain the foundation, and on larger Riviera yachts the legal and tax due diligence steps up. A vetted French broker handles survey, paperwork and registration. Begin with our France buying guide and French VAT explainer.
Yachts in France by type.
France serves both the motor/superyacht and sailing markets. Each filters live marketplace inventory in France.
Motor yachts in France
The Riviera brokerage trade — Sunseeker, Princess, Azimut, Ferretti, Pershing.
Browse →Sailing yachts in France
From the production heartland — Beneteau, Jeanneau, Dufour, plus bluewater cruisers.
Browse →Catamarans in France
Direct from the builder country — Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Bali, Catana.
Browse →Superyachts in France
The Riviera is the world's superyacht brokerage and refit capital — Monaco, Antibes, La Ciotat.
Browse →Yachts for sale in France right now.
3 verified yachts currently listed in France by vetted brokerages. Showing the 3 most relevant — see all on the marketplace.
Fountaine Pajot MY4.S for sale 2024
NEW Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 for sale 2025
Ranieri Next 285 LX for sale 2021
Yacht prices in France in 2026.
Indicative ranges for the 2026 French market. The Riviera prices at a premium; the Atlantic coast can be keener for sail.
Plan the tax position with our French VAT guide and running costs with cost of owning a yacht in France.
France yacht guides worth reading first.
In-depth, France-specific guides on buying, owning, tax and selling — written for this market.
How to buy a yacht in France
The full process — survey, offer, VAT, registration and the French closing system.
Read guide →Cost of owning a yacht in France
Berthing, insurance, maintenance and the realistic annual budget by size.
Read guide →French VAT explained
VAT, the French commercial-exemption regime and confirming a clean tax position.
Read guide →How to sell a yacht in France
Pricing, paperwork and the broker-led process for selling in France.
Read guide →Who buys in France?
Superyacht owner
The Riviera is the world's superyacht capital — the deepest brokerage, the best refit yards and the expertise that comes with Monaco and Antibes. The natural market for larger crewed yachts.
Premium motor buyer
Antibes and Cannes hold the largest concentration of premium motor yachts in the Med, with the brokerage and survey expertise to match.
Bluewater sailor
The Atlantic coast around La Rochelle is the home of French sailing and the production industry — the place to buy a cruiser or catamaran direct from the heartland.
Catamaran buyer
France builds the world's best-known catamarans. Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Bali and Catana inventory is deepest and often keenest here.
Yachts for sale in France — frequently asked questions.
How much does a yacht cost in France?
France spans the full range. Riviera motor yachts of 40 to 70 feet run roughly €150,000 to €4 million; sailing yachts of 35 to 55 feet €60,000 to €1.2 million; catamarans of 40 to 50 feet €180,000 to €1.4 million. Superyachts trade from around €3 million to bespoke pricing on the Riviera. The Atlantic coast can be keener for sailing yachts and catamarans.
Why buy a yacht on the French Riviera?
The Riviera — Monaco, Antibes, Cannes — is the world's premier superyacht and motor yacht brokerage centre. It holds the largest concentration of premium yachts in the Mediterranean, with unmatched brokerage expertise, survey resources and refit yards. For motor yachts and superyachts, no market is deeper. Pricing is premium, but so is the choice and the infrastructure.
Where are the best places to buy a yacht in France?
The Riviera (Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Golfe-Juan) for motor yachts and superyachts; Provence and the Var (Saint-Tropez, Hyères) for premium berthing and brokerage; the Atlantic coast (La Rochelle, the Vendée) for sailing yachts and catamarans direct from the builder heartland; Corsica for summer cruising. Let a broker shortlist by type and region.
Do I pay VAT when buying a yacht in France?
It depends on the boat's status. A used yacht with documented EU-VAT-paid status sold between private parties is generally not subject to new VAT, but verify the VAT trail. France operates a commercial-exemption regime for qualifying charter yachts that affects VAT treatment. Confirm the position before buying and take maritime tax advice; see our French VAT guide.
What should I check when buying a yacht in France?
Commission an independent survey and sea trial, confirm EU-VAT-paid status with documentary proof, and verify the flag and registration. On Riviera motor yachts and superyachts, the legal and tax due diligence is more involved — work with a maritime lawyer. A vetted French broker coordinates survey, paperwork and registration. Budget 5 to 10 percent for transaction costs.
Can foreigners buy a yacht in France?
Yes. Non-residents can freely buy a yacht in France. The considerations are tax, flag and registration rather than nationality. Confirm the VAT position, choose a flag and registration that suit your residence and use, and take qualified maritime tax advice for non-resident or non-EU purchases — especially for larger Riviera yachts. A broker experienced with international buyers handles it.
Ready to find your yacht in France?
Browse the live inventory above, filter by type, or talk directly to a vetted broker. No middlemen, no lead-generation pay-walls. The brokers behind every listing are the people you will actually deal with.