The French love to spend their weekends and holidays on the water - whether on a sailboat or a motor yacht, a cozy boat or a sports kayak. Very well equipped marinas, which in addition to hundreds of mooring places also have a well-developed network of services. Historic city ports offer less comfortable conditions, but you can be in the center of a bustling life. Everyone who travels by boat on rivers and canals has the opportunity to moor and explore the area on foot or by bike.
For beginners, northern Brittany is not recommended due to maritime influence. There are good conditions for navigation in the rest of France. Don't underestimate the very turbulent Mediterranean Mistral wind, which can be quite strong and tricky.
