Grand Pavois La Rochelle France

Grand Pavois La Rochelle is France's largest boat show, combining in-water and indoor exhibitions featuring 500+ vessels from 600 brands, attracting nearly 60,000 annual visitors and serving as a cornerstone event for the European boating industry. The show encompasses luxury sailboats, fishing vessels, heritage boats, and cutting-edge sustainable technologies, with a dedicated partnership showcasing the future of eco-responsible, electrically-powered maritime transportation. Visitors range from serious boat buyers and seasoned sailing enthusiasts to families and industry professionals seeking maritime heritage, hands-on water experiences, and insight into tomorrow's innovations. Beyond boat browsing, attendees enjoy fishing areas, outdoor relaxation facilities, on-land shopping, heritage exhibitions, and rotating cultural programming that evolves each year. Leading manufacturers like Dufour highlight premium sailboat designs alongside equipment suppliers, service providers, and tourism operators competing for market visibility. Japan takes centre stage as 2026's guest of honour, bringing unique maritime traditions and cultural immersion to enhance the event's global character and appeal.