Getting licensed in France

Boating licences are national. Here is everything you need for France, in plain language.

Licences & exams · France

Boating Licence in France: The Permis Bateau Explained (2026)

A clear guide to the French permis bateau: coastal and inland options, training, minimum age, fees and what the permis plaisance lets you do.

Aug 9, 2026 · 5 min

Licences & exams · France

Do You Need a Licence to Sail in France? What the Rules Say

When you need a boating licence in France and when you don't: sailing yachts, motorboats, engine power thresholds, charter rules and visitor recognition.

Aug 9, 2026 · 5 min