The story of the French aluminium sailboat manufacturer begins with two former college friends who share a common passion for sailing. In search of the perfect sailing boat, but unable to find one on the market, they decided to design one themselves. Working with the best specialists to design and build it, they realised their vision: an aluminium centreboard sailing yacht for blue water cruising. Twenty years on, they are at the helm of one of the great success stories of the 21st century French marine industry.
The drive for innovation: building the ideal blue water monohull
Founded in 2003 by two friends with a passion for blue water cruising and a background in engineering, the Allures Yachting shipyard quickly emerged as a key player in the world of ocean-going yachts. Working in collaboration with naval architect Olivier Racoupeau of Berret-Racoupeau Yacht Design, they have completely rethought the concept of the aluminium centreboard sailboat. This unique combination of aluminium for the hull and composite for the deck has not only ensured robustness and ease of handling, but it has also breathed elegance and performance into their boats – available as 40ft, 45ft and 52 ft sailboats.
The story of the French aluminium sailboat builder
Allures Yachting has written a genuine success story in the French marine industry, emerging in just a few years as a benchmark in the market for aluminium centreboarders designed for blue water cruising. The co-founders, Stéphan Constance and Xavier Desmarest, who head up the shipyard and the Grand Large Yachting group, share their story with us.
Philosophy: seaworthy liveaboards to sail around the world
Choosing Allures Yachting means making a choice of freedom. The freedom to choose, to sail wherever you like to discover the world and all its treasures, and above all to realise your dreams of blue water cruising in complete tranquillity, aboard seaworthy sailing yachts that will be with you for as long as your project lasts.
Design: blue water cruising sailboats based on your specific needs
Designing your yacht for successful cruising is our main commitment at Allures Yachting. Our team of naval architects, designers, engineers and more than twenty other specialised trades bring together exceptional expertise. Drawing on the experience gained from thousands of nautical miles sailed by Allures owners over the last twenty years, we naturally enrich your project. Our priority is clear: to make your sailing experience a total success, whether you are looking for a sailboat for a circumnavigation, to cross the Atlantic, to sail in the Caribbeans, etc.
Build quality: a successful commitment for our French sailboat brand
At Allures Yachting, our commitment to exceptional build quality has propelled our Normandy shipyard to the top, far exceeding the standards of the boating market. Today, Allures Yachting’s reputation as a French aluminium sailboat builder for offshore cruising extends internationally. Our commitment to impeccable construction has been the cornerstone of that success.
