Used boats for sale in France

Buying a boat in France

Buying a boat in France via Band of Boats means you'll have all the information you need to help you make the best choice. Whether you're looking for a second-hand sailling boat or a motorboat, for fishing, water sports or coastal cruising, you're sure to find the boat of your dreams! The history of France has been closely tied to the sea since time immemorial. The development of the yachting industry in the 1950s enabled many French manufacturers, including Jeanneau, Bénéteau, Dufour, Zodiac and Fountaine Pajot, to be recognized throughout the world for the quality and innovation of their boats. Today, whether you love the sleek designs typical of modern boats or are a fan of vintage boats, buying a boat in France means you'll have access to a wide range of brands and models. Discover thousands of boats for sale in France both from professional boat dealers and directly from private individuals. Are you looking for a small pilothouse boat for fishing trips? Do you dream of owning a comfortable sailing boat for your family cruises? Or would you prefer an open express cruiser for picnics in creeks and wakeboarding? In a few clicks, you'll find the perfect boat to suit your needs among our ads for second-hand boats for sale in France.

Our advice for successfully buying a boat in France

• Increase your professional boat dealer and private seller contacts. Like you, they are passionate about the sea, and they know their boat(s) and their sailing area by heart.
• Search the regions near your preferred port, or extend your search to the whole of France. In some cases, the cost of transporting a boat by road will soon pay for itself.
• On the second-hand market, you can compare models over the years. A pleasing appearance is one thing, seaworthiness is another. You can save money by accepting an older model without losing out on seaworthiness.

Buy a boat in France to sail when and where you please

France has an ideal geography for sea excursions. Owning a boat in France means you'll be able to enjoy a variety of coastal landscapes and numerous marinas, whether you're going out for the day or off on a longer cruise.

Sailing in the English Channel in the heart of nature

Along the Hauts-de-France, Normandy and the north of Brittany, the Channel has a coastline that's relatively free of building developments. Along the 2,700 km of coastline, you'll find 90 ports where you can moor your boat. From Cape Gris-Nez to the Abers region via the Raz Blanchard, you'll find all sorts of exciting places to sail along a coastline that's home to a wealth of hidden natural treasures.

The Atlantic: an ideal place for pleasure cruising

The Atlantic coast has around 130 marinas along its 2,400 km of coastline. From North to South, the rocky landscapes give way to marshes and beaches. Many Atlantic ports have more than 1,000 berths: Les Minimes in La Rochelle is the largest marina in France with 4,500 berths. This coastline will appeal to both sailing and motorboat enthusiasts. Buying a boat in Brittany, Charente-Maritime or Aquitaine will enable you to enjoy day trips or longer cruises to discover a wide variety of landscapes and regions.

Buy a boat in the Mediterranean and explore the 'Grande Bleue'

From Occitanie to Provence, the Mediterranean offers a particularly popular sailing area. Its translucent waters and warm, dry climate during the summer months attract boaters from all over the world. Whether you cruise around the 'calanques' of Marseille, explore the creeks of Corsica or sail between land and sea in the Gulf of Lion, you'll find all sorts of places to discover. Nearly 170 marinas are spread along the 900 km of French Mediterranean coastline.

Boating in fresh water: a leisure activity that is on the rise

Reassuring and relaxing, freshwater boating is attracting more and more enthusiasts every year. Lakes, rivers and canals are ideal for tailor-made boat trips. More than 550 river and lake ports are available to boaters. You can enjoy fishing – of course – but also walking, water sports, diving and cruising through the locks.

Buying a boat in French territories overseas: a tropical atmosphere guaranteed

A few thousand kilometres from France, the overseas departments offer a particularly popular sailing area. The Antilles, French Guiana and Polynesia are distinguished by their tropical climate and translucent waters. Look forward to some dream cruises! Buying a boat in France means benefiting from a vast choice of used boats that will enable you to enjoy more than 6,000 km of coastline and infrastructure dedicated to pleasure cruising.