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What does the French yacht market look like in 2026?

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A 2026 data-led look at French-origin yachts: 70 models, 21 represented shipyards, a €1.53M median and a strong catamaran presence.

The French-origin portfolio in LYRA's catalogue is concentrated below 25 m / 82 ft and has a distinct catamaran presence. It contains 70 models from 21 represented shipyards, with a median listed price of €1.53M and a median length of 17.20 m / 56.4 ft. Forty-three records use a catamaran hull, while 50 are classed as Sailing and 20 as Motor.

Hull type and yacht category are separate catalogue fields, so those counts should not be added together. Their value is descriptive: France presents a notably different mix from a motor-led, monohull-heavy country portfolio.

French-origin yacht mix by hull type

Catamaran43 modelsMonohull26 modelsTrimaran1 models
Represented hull-type view · 2026

In the French-origin report, this chart compares hull types across 70 models: 43 catamarans, 26 monohulls and one trimaran. Hull type sits alongside a sailing–motor split of 50 sailing and 20 motor records, making catamarans the largest part of the selection and showing particularly broad choice for buyers considering sailing multihulls.

Market snapshot

MeasureCatalogue finding
Models70
Represented shipyards21
Median listed price€1.53M
Middle half of listed prices€1.16M–€3.05M
Median LOA17.20 m / 56.4 ft
Median listed €/m€92,153
Motor / Sailing20 / 50
Catamaran hulls43

LYRA catalogue selection · 2026

The snapshot records the scale, pricing and configuration of the French-origin selection: 70 models from 21 shipyards, with a median listed price of €1.53M and a median length of 17.20 m / 56.4 ft. The middle half of prices runs from €1.16M to €3.05M, alongside the 43 catamaran and 50 sailing records. These figures help buyers compare the French options by size, budget, configuration and depth of choice.

Where the choice sits

France has 36 models at 15–<20 m / 49–<66 ft, 18 below 15 m / 49 ft and 16 at 20–<25 m / 66–<82 ft. Its largest price band is €1–3M with 38 models. Fourteen are priced below €1M, while 11 sit in the €3–5M range.

For a buyer considering a catamaran, sailing or a yacht below 25 m / 82 ft, the French portfolio is a natural comparison set. That is a statement about its represented mix, not a claim about national production or demand.

Five most represented French brand portfolios

BrandModels
Prestige Yachts12
Fountaine Pajot9
Lagoon8
Bali Catamarans5
Jeanneau5

Represented model records · 2026

This table lists the five French brand portfolios with the most active model records in the selected catalogue view. Prestige Yachts leads with 12 models, Fountaine Pajot has nine and Lagoon eight, while Bali Catamarans and Jeanneau each have five. It points buyers towards the brands offering the greatest breadth for a more detailed comparison.

Methodology

The analysis uses active LYRA catalogue records captured for 2026. Country means the recorded model origin. Listed prices are starting prices in EUR and may exclude options and taxes.

LYRA perspective

The most useful question here is which configuration serves the planned use, not which category total is larger. Consider time aboard, crew and guest requirements, sailing or motor preference and cruising pattern together. The data helps frame those choices, but does not turn a portfolio count into a recommendation.

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