Getting around by boat and ferry France

This is one of the reference ports for competitive sailing! And as proof: it has welcomed the biggest names in ocean racing. Eric Tabarly even had his famous "Pen Duick II" built there, which made him famous in 1964... A place of Breton boating par excellence, the port of La Trinité-sur-Mer is hidden at the bottom of its ria, which offers itself magically to the bay of Quiberon. On the practical side, this magnificent and vast port has 1,254 floating berths (including 1070 on the pontoon), 260 berths on the Kermarquer median and 510 berths at the dry port of Saint-Philibert. On site, the equipment is complete: water, electricity, weather display, sanitary facilities, fuel on demand, handling...

Located at the mouth of the Canche River, the marina offers a perfect stopover just a stone's throw from the city center of Étaples-sur-Mer and its shops. It is accessible at high tide and offers 250 berths (maximum length 12 m and maximum draught 1.30 m). This peaceful port of call has a Blue Flag rating and has 4 anchors at the Gold Anchor. Sanitary facilities, showers, water and electricity (220V/6A) on the pontoons, wifi, cleaning area with high pressure cleaner and careening area, the services are of high quality.

Sanary-sur-Mer is a bit like Saint-Tropez, only less overrated. Or perhaps it's the Saint-Tropez of before the glamour craze that has taken over, with all the starlets and yachts that invade its port in summer. Sanary-sur-Mer, on the other hand, has kept its small fishermen's port and remains very authentic. Here, you can admire the pretty, colorful fishing boats known as "les pointus". You'll love taking photos of them, so picturesque and typical of Sanary. A wide promenade is planned for 2024.

It is one of the major ports of call in the Mediterranean, where people walk around just to see all the big ships moored in the old port. A sight not to be missed. In the heart of the village, it offers a capacity of 734 moorings divided into two basins covering an area of nine hectares. A fuel station, a fenced technical area, located south of the Lescudier basin is available to users. If you want to rent boats for the day, it is also possible at the large parking lot.

La Ciotat is the beginning of the Riviera after Marseille, the place where you finally feel like you're on the French Riviera. It looks like Cannes with its palm trees and seaside restaurants but much simpler. La Ciotat has 4 harbours that can accommodate more than 1,500 boats: theMarina, the Port des Capucins, the Port Saint-Jean, and finally the Port Vieux.Old but new at the same time, since it has just undergone a major rehabilitation project. 10 months of work and a result that has lived up to the expectations of the Ciotadens for many years.

Port Fréjus is a dynamic port, in constant evolution, which has become an emblematic district of the city, where the establishment of numerous shops and restaurants brings animation. As far as security is concerned, the site is permanently under video surveillance and a night guard is present 365 days a year. The port offers boaters a full range of services, a shipyard, fresh water points available on all pontoons, 4 sanitary facilities, spread out over the port and open 24 hours a day, and a lounge area above the harbour master's office.

Compagnie Corsaire offers frequent and regular shuttles between Saint-Malo and Dinard: cross in 10 minutes from 9:30 am to 6:10 pm. It's a pleasant and efficient way to cross the bay without crossing the Rance dam! With its modern, comfortable fleet, Compagnie Corsaire also offers excursions, sea fishing, privatizations and cruises. Departing from Saint-Malo and Dinard, you can choose between Dinan La Rance, Cézembre Island, the Chausey Islands, Saint-Malo Bay or Cap Fréhel. You'll love it!

Starting from Gare Maritime de Lorient, two ships, Saint Tudy and  île de Groix, ensures the connection to Lorient-île de Groix every year. The two ships are accessible to disabled guests. Saint-Tudy can accommodate up to 440 passengers + 20 tourism vehicles and connects île de Groix in 50 minutes. The ship île de Groix has a capacity of 450 passengers + 32 tourism vehicles and connects the island in 45 minutes. The delay time for presentation of the passengersbefore leaving is about 20 minutes and 45 minutes for vehicles. It guaranteesan unforgettable walk in the enchanting sites.

The first phase of one of the windows of Marseille, the place of convergence of the Marseille people, took place just before the event Marseille Provence 2013. The semi-piétonisation of this highly mineral natural space pays homage to its original aspect of 26 centuries ago, when Protis reaches its vaisseau vessel in the calanque of the Lacydon. The Old Port has been completely redesigned, redesigned, and the beautiful share has been made to pedestrians that significantly reduce the previously dedicated place for motorists. The second stage, with the end of the paving of the Island of Neuve (delivery before summer 2016) and the Port Pier (in 2017), as well as the creation of a parks of the Catalans and Fort Saint-Nicolas parks, and that of a public garden in the Anse du Pharo, started in September 2015 and will end in 2020. If the barriers to the Old Port have disappeared, further improvements have been made to the use of recreational boaters.

If you're on vacation in the Vendée, a visit to the wild island of Île d'Yeu is a must. To get there, come aboard La Vendéenne, a 250-passenger ferry that's fast and comfortable. It makes the Port Fromentine-L'Ile d'Yeu crossing in 45 minutes. Equipped with an outdoor deck, it's the ideal place to breathe in the fresh sea air and perfect your tan, while taking in the superb panorama. It also features a panoramic saloon and luggage area.

The former maritime station has been completely dismantled to give way to a modern project, designed to accommodate bus boats serving certain cities of Toulon. As you may know, the Mistral network is buses around the entire TPM community and the town of Toulon, but also three maritime lines at your service for faster, economical and pleasant journeys. Line 8 M will take you to Seyne, line 18 M in Beaches and Tamarisks, and line 28 M on the peninsula of Saint-Mandrier. Each crossing lasts an average of 20 minutes and is paid with a normal transport card. You can also buy a ticket directly on the boat. The little plus: Night shuttles after the days and the season, to get to the end of Toulon at any Time (every night during the summer season)!

The shipping company Corsica Ferries provides the majority of traffic to Corsica, covering the 4 major ports of the island, Bastia, Ile Rousse, Ajaccio and Porto Vecchio. From Marseille, Toulon or Nice - the shortest - the ferries offer a wide choice of schedules for crossings that increase in summer. For Italy, you can make connections between Bastia and Livorno (4 hours) or Bastia and Portoferraioon Elba Island (1h30). For the return trip, take the boat or go along the Ligurian coast by train to Ventimiglia and Nice. Other line in Liguria: Bastia-Savona.

La Méridionale is the historic company for crossings between Marseille and Corsica. On board, you'll enjoy a warm welcome and top-quality services. You'll enjoy a comfortable cabin and a tasty Corsican-inspired meal concocted by the chef and his brigade. You'll travel in serenity and relaxation. Crossings are made at night on board human-sized ships, and 90% of customers say they are satisfied with their crossings on board (survey of 2,494 customers in 2022).

This marina offers 350 berths, more than half of which are reserved exclusively for visiting yachtsmen under 85 meters. In the harbor, you will find all the necessary services and amenities: toilets, showers and disabled facilities, free wi-fi, surveillance service, water and electricity. It is possible to anchor in the Catena cove, an excellent shelter with 60 places. Reservations should be made on a site common to all Corsican ports, resaportcorse.com.

Aix can only be discovered by boat! Head for Fouras, then let us guide you to the Pointe de la Fumée, the main landing stage for this crescent of land. Two ships make the crossing all year round. Tickets can be purchased on board, and bicycles can be brought along (please note that numbers are limited). The 20-minute cruise takes you to an area listed as a remarkable natural site.

Embark for the island of Groix from Lorient La Base, the port of Kernevel (Larmor-Plage) and the port of Port-Louis with Escal'Ouest ! The company also offers other services: guided cruises of the Rade de Lorient and the Blavet, tours of Groix, sea fishing lessons and taxi service to the island. The three boats can be privatized for your events: aperitifs, birthdays, weddings, company outings... A friendly experience with a young and friendly crew!

The port of Île-Rousse is the gateway to the Balagne region! Several companies serve the port and organize crossings between Corsica, the mainland and Italy. Corsica Linea will take you to Marseille and Nice, while Corsica Ferries will take you to Toulon, Nice, Livorno and Savona. The shortest Corsica-continent crossing is from Nice. Fares and timetables are available on the port's website.

Apart from the municipal beach, nautical facilities are installed along the bank: near the harbour master's offices of the 800 seats marina are the club-house of Société Nautique du Léman français (French sailing School).

The landing stage, Just steamboats next to Montjoux castle parc, the base of the Clergies join the neighbouring clubs and canoeing. Further west still, on the edge of Anthy, is Léman Windsurfing base, a club that is devoted to windsurfing.

Protected by a 770 m granite block breakwater, this private port is accessible 16 hours a day. It includes a sluice basin, an afloat basin and a tidal basin. Port-Deauville offers exceptional services: concierge service and a 24-hour human presence at the lock. The show is also on the docks where boats of wealthy people are often moored. The marina, combining holiday and pleasure boating, faces the port of Trouville, so close, so different.