✓ Trade show: Salon Nautique Paris 2026, Europe’s largest trade show for boating, sailing and board sports
✓ Dates: from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 December 2026
✓ Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
✓ Edition: 66th edition (Salon Nautique Paris has existed since 1961)
✓ Floor space: 85,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 800 exhibitors expected from more than 30 countries
✓ Visitors: 180,000 visitors expected
✓ Frequency: annual
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
Salon Nautique Paris, Europe’s largest boating trade show 🌍
The Nautic – Salon Nautique de Paris is Europe’s largest boating trade show. Created in 1961, every December it brings together all the players in recreational boating: sailboat and motorboat builders, engine manufacturers, equipment suppliers, marinas, services and water sports. It turns Paris Expo Porte de Versailles into Europe’s largest indoor marina.
The 2024 edition brought together 800 exhibitors from 30 countries, 180,000 visitors and more than 1,000 boats on display, including world premieres from the major yards Bénéteau, Jeanneau and Lagoon. For 2026, the Nautic is thinking even bigger, with a focus on marine electric propulsion, foilers, chartering and sustainable boating. A deep trend that also concerns exhibitors: an eco-friendly stand has become a genuine image asset at this type of trade show.
A few key figures that sum up the power of Salon Nautique Paris:
- 800 exhibitors from 30+ countries
- 180,000 visitors including 50,000 potential buyers
- 1,000+ boats on display, from tenders to 30 m units
- 5 halls at Paris Expo + a test pool
- 9 days including 2 weekends
Past editions of Salon Nautique Paris in figures:
When and where Salon Nautique Paris 2026 takes place 📅
The 2026 edition of the Salon Nautique will take place from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 December 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The show occupies 5 halls, including Pavilion 1 with its test pool. Exhibiting from outside Paris or from abroad? An exhibition stand builder in Paris simplifies logistics and installation at Porte de Versailles.
Exact address: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris.
Opening hours of Salon Nautique Paris 2026:
The Nautic is open to both the general public and professionals (chartering, journalists). Weekends are the busiest.
How to get to Salon Nautique Paris 2026 🚇
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles enjoys exceptional transport links in the south-west of Paris.
By metro: line 12, Porte de Versailles station (direct exit).
By tramway: T2 and T3a, Porte de Versailles stop.
By bus: lines 39, 80, PC1.
By train: RER C, Pont du Garigliano station, then T3a.
By plane: Orly 15 km away, 35 min. Roissy CDG 35 km away, 50 min via RER B + metro line 12.
By car: Porte de Versailles exit on the ring road. Paid parking (limited).
The major exhibitors at Salon Nautique Paris 🏢
The Salon Nautique de Paris brings together the world elite of boating: major French yards, Italian and northern European leaders, engine manufacturers, equipment suppliers and services.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at Salon Nautique Paris, you will notably find:
- Groupe Bénéteau (Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Prestige) · world no. 1 in sail and motor
- Lagoon · world no. 1 in catamarans
- Fountaine Pajot · catamarans
- Dufour Yachts · sailboats
- Outremer · high-end catamarans
- Sunseeker, Princess Yachts, Ferretti, Azimut · premium motor yachts
- Zodiac, Highfield, Brig · RIBs
- Yamaha Marine, Mercury, Suzuki Marine, Honda Marine · engine manufacturers
- Torqeedo, Oceanvolt, ePropulsion · electric propulsion
- Garmin, Raymarine, Navico (B&G/Simrad) · electronics
- Helly Hansen, Musto, Plastimo · equipment
- Sunsail, Dream Yacht Charter, GlobeSailor · chartering
- Voiliers de l’Atlantique · dealers
The organisation into worlds (Sail, Motor, Multihulls, Water sports, Services) makes the show easy to navigate. A format also found at other major trade shows mixing the public and professionals, such as EICMA Milan for two-wheelers.
The main sectors of Salon Nautique Paris 2026:
Why exhibit at Salon Nautique Paris in 2026 💡
Exhibiting at the Salon Nautique de Paris means positioning yourself on the French recreational boating market, one of the most dynamic in Europe. The 180,000 visitors include both individual boaters and chartering professionals. The hall and aisle you are placed in weigh heavily on your traffic: find out how to choose the best location for your exhibition stand.
There are plenty of good reasons to book a stand at Salon Nautique Paris 2026:
- Meet 190,000 boating visitors including 50,000 potential buyers
- Present your new products as world premieres
- Sign boat sales contracts on the spot (the Boat Show effect)
- Identify your distributors and dealers
- Press coverage by specialised media
- Measure the competition across 800 exhibitors in 9 days
- Networking with European chartering players
Salon Nautique ROI is measured in signed boat orders and brand image. Alongside Bénéteau, Jeanneau and Lagoon, which present boats worth several million euros, your presence must be refined and inspiring. To calibrate your budget, see our guide on the price of a stand at a trade show.
The Nautic is a direct sales show: a significant share of the 180,000 visitors comes to buy (the Boat Show effect). Design your stand as a closing space, with a quiet negotiation corner, documentation at the ready and special show offers.
Entrust your Salon Nautique stand for Paris 2026 to TheStandExperts
Designing a stand for the Salon Nautique de Paris means rising to a triple challenge: presenting boats in their finest setting, creating an immersive nautical atmosphere and orchestrating exceptional logistics (boat delivery). Our team supports you from the first sketch to the final pack-up. Every project results in a custom exhibition stand that reflects the world of your yard or brand.
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We design stands that are not just beautiful, but engineered to generate business:
- Optimised product demonstration areas
- Confidential meeting spaces for your strategic appointments
- Product staging that showcases your innovations
- Signage readable from a distance to attract visitors
Whether you are exhibiting at Salon Nautique Paris for the first time or are a regular at the event, we adapt our proposal to your budget, your reserved floor space and your brand positioning. On larger plots, a double-decker stand adds a VIP area overlooking the boats without increasing your footprint.
The Nautic returns every December: have a stand designed to be reused and adapted from one edition to the next. Brief 6 months ahead, 3D plan validation over the summer, production in the autumn: the ideal timeline to arrive stress-free.
Request a free quoteFAQ · Salon Nautique Paris 2026 ❓
When does the Salon Nautique de Paris 2026 take place?
The Salon Nautique de Paris 2026 runs from Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 December 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Where is the Salon Nautique de Paris 2026 held?
At Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris. Metro line 12, tramway T2/T3a.
How many exhibitors at the Salon Nautique 2026?
More than 800 exhibitors expected, from 30+ countries, across 85,000 sqm. More than 1,000 boats on display.
How many visitors at the Salon Nautique de Paris?
180,000 to 190,000 visitors expected, including 50,000 potential buyers and chartering professionals.
How often does the Salon Nautique take place?
The Salon Nautique de Paris has been held annually, in December, since 1961.
How do you get to the Salon Nautique?
Metro line 12, Porte de Versailles station. Tramway T2/T3a. From Orly: 35 min.
Who can visit the Salon Nautique?
The show is open to both the general public (boaters, enthusiasts) and professionals (chartering, distributors, journalists).
How much does a stand cost at the Salon Nautique de Paris 2026?
Paris Expo rates: approximately €380 to €550 excl. VAT per sqm. Plus €800 to €4,000 excl. VAT per sqm for design and production (nautical stands mean premium scenography including boat platforms).
Why hire an exhibition stand builder for the Salon Nautique?
An exhibition stand builder specialised in boating knows how to present boats in their finest setting (platforms, lighting, atmosphere), and masters Paris Expo constraints and boat delivery logistics. To compare market players, see our selection of the 10 best exhibition stand builders in France.
Who are the major exhibitors at the Salon Nautique?
Groupe Bénéteau (Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Prestige), Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Dufour, Sunseeker, Princess, Ferretti, Azimut, Zodiac, Yamaha Marine, Mercury, Garmin, Raymarine, Sunsail, Dream Yacht Charter.
