Latest News about France
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NewsBeneteau general manager to step down in June after challenging year
Full-year 2025 results confirm soft market but forward orders suggest possible growth in 2026
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NewsFrench Electric Boat Association elects new president
Leadership change comes as industry focuses on electrification, regulation and market development across leisure and professional segments
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NewsNew event places Nice firmly on the sustainable boating roadmap
Nice Boating Tomorrow features 80+ exhibitors, a forum, and a wide range of activities
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NewsFrench nautical industry mourns loss of long-time contributor
FIN pays tribute to Claude Alcouffe, a key figure in the French boating industry for over three decades
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NewsFrench shipyard expands operations with new facility
Yuniboat is investing €2m on a 3,000m² facility in Batz-sur-Mer
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NewsJEC World opens, showcasing global composites innovation
The composites trade event returns to Paris Nord Villepinte, with over 1,400 exhibitors
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NewsNice Boating Tomorrow show and Forum latest
With the accent firmly on sustainability and eco power the new boat show and forum in Nice ‘Boating Tomorrow’ will open its doors in two weeks’ time and run from the 19-22 March.
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NewsFrench cat builder outlines ambitious five-year growth plan
Catana announces more models, more capacity, and more markets in a bid to double sales
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NewsAcquera names new operations manager for France and Monaco
Alex Simonet will act as the main point of contact for yacht captains, crews, marinas, and local authorities
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NewsPrivilège Marine adopts SEA.AI as standard across entire multihull range
French builder adds AI-assisted situational awareness and collision prevention as a core safety feature
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NewsVirtue Yachts names official dealer for UK, South of France, and Monaco
The move represents a key milestone in the Polish brand’s European expansion strategy
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NewsGroupe Beneteau acquires Sailing Atlantic Services, invests in nautical services hub
The French builder expands its service offerings by acquiring its trusted partner of 25 years
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NewsFrench nautical industry blasts new recreational boat tax as unjust, ineffective
As of next year the tax will be calculated based on a boat’s engine power measured in kW
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NewsAntal acquires French marine distributor, creates new Antal Group
Deck hardware manufacturer boosts presence in France, enhancing support and product offerings for yacht builders
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NewsBeneteau reports H2 2025 sales turnaround, confirms growth for 2026
Full-year revenues reached €849m, reflecting a marked improvement in sales trends
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NewsFrench paint specialists merge
HDS Peintures and SOGERIC have joined forces to establish HDS-SOGERIC
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NewsMB92 Golfe-Juan inaugurates superyacht service centre in South of France
The newest addition to the MB92 Group has officially opened its upgraded facility following a €5m investment
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NewsPlastimo appointed French distributor for Dometic Marine refrigeration
Agreement covers refrigerators, cooling units and accessories from January 2026
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NewsSailors most likely died of food poisoning, investigation reveals
The bodies of Pascale Mahe and Dierdre Sibly were discovered aboard their yacht off the coast of South Africa in December last year
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NewsBeneteau Motor Yachts division unveils new models
New additions to Prestige, Swift Trawler, and Gran Turismo announced at boot Düsseldorf









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