1. A key economic event for the boating industry

Since 1973, Grand Pavois La Rochelle has been the leading international in-water boat show, attracting both professionals and enthusiasts.
With 700 boats on display and 800 brands represented, it remains a real barometer of the blue economy.
In 2025, it will once again help assess the outlook for the French and European boating sector.

Key fact: Grand Pavois La Rochelle is one of the most representative events for boat registrations in France and Europe. A major economic indicator for the industry.

2. Fort Boyard in the spotlight: a landmark to be preserved

An icon of the Charente-Maritime coast and a global TV star, Fort Boyard will be the guest of honour at Grand Pavois 2025.
This historic monument is the focus of a fundraising campaign led by the Charente-Maritime Department and the Heritage Foundation to support its restoration.

Solidarity commitment: €1 per ticket sold will be donated to the Heritage Foundation to help restore Fort Boyard.

3. Eco-navigation & sustainable innovations: an ever-expanding space!

Grand Pavois La Rochelle will once again highlight the Eco-navigation & Sustainable Innovations theme in partnership with EDF, hosting over 50 companies and startups dedicated to this sector.
Launched in 2019, this partnership aims to present existing and future solutions to decarbonize the maritime sector.

The space, split into land and afloat areas, will showcase:

• Electrically or hybrid-powered boats
• Charging stations for marinas
• Electric propellers and motors
• Eco-designed and specialized equipment
• Eco-friendly antifouling coatings
• Boat refitting shipyards
• Conversion of thermal boats to electric or hybrid
• Boat dismantling solutions
• Architects, design offices, engaged associations…

A wide range of sustainable solutions to discover over 6 days!

Key moment: The 5th EDF roundtable will be held on the theme: « Electric propulsion and bio-sourced materials ».
With special guest Roland Jourdain, sailor and president of We Explore.

4. Spotlight on diving at Grand Pavois Beach

For the second year in a row, the Minimes Beach will host Grand Pavois Beach, a space fully dedicated to water sports.

In 2025, the spotlight will be on diving, featuring:

• Apnea and scuba diving baptisms
• Underwater exploration trails
• VR demonstrations
• Diving gear presentations
• Meetings with renowned divers and adventurers

To experience on site: Baptisms and test dives in pool or at sea, supervised by exhibiting brands and the French Sailing Federation.

5. A boat show for all boating passions

Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2025 will offer around a dozen themed areas covering every nautical passion:

• Afloat boats area
• On-land boats area
• Multihulls
• Equipment
• Services & Tourism
• Eco-navigation & Sustainable Innovations with EDF
• Fishing & Grand Pavois Fishing
• Event Boats
• Art & Décor Hall
• Guest of Honour area
• Charter & Cruising
• Heritage & Know-how

Practical info: Free entrance for FFVoile license holders (upon presentation).
Tickets are already available online—avoid the queues!