Jeanneau
Sailing yacht manufacturer · Est. 1957 · Les Herbiers, France
www.jeanneau.com ↗Founded
1957
Headquarters
Les Herbiers, France
Parent
Groupe Beneteau
Key range
Sun Odyssey (31-49ft)
Design philosophy
Sailing performance + modern design
Charter premium
15-25% above Bavaria
Price range (new)
€130,000 – €500,000
Known for
Best helm feel in production yachts
about Jeanneau
Jeanneau has built sailing yachts in France since 1957 and is regarded as the performance-oriented alternative to Beneteau. The Sun Odyssey range (31-49ft) offers the best sailing feel among production cruisers.
model reviews
boatSun Odyssey 490 Review: The Big Boat That Still Sails
Jeanneau's 49-footer moves 12 tonnes with grace. Philippe Briand's hull gives a big yacht genuine sailing soul. €3,500-5,500/week charter.
boatSun Odyssey 440 Review: The Helm Feel Champion
The SO 440 delivers the best helm feel in the 44ft class. Three cabins, twin wheels, and a hull that rewards every trim decision. Charter from €2,500/week.
boatSun Odyssey 410 Review: The Goldilocks 41-Footer
The SO 410 sits between budget 38-footers and flagship 44s. She sails better than the Oceanis 40.1 and stays manageable for two. Here's our honest test.
boatSun Odyssey 380 Review: The Sailor's 38-Footer
Jeanneau's SO 380 brings Briand hull pedigree and a walk-around deck to the 38-foot class. We sailed her hard. Here's what we found.
boatSun Odyssey 349 Review: The Sailor's Small Cruiser
Marc Lombard's 34-footer points higher, responds faster, and rewards real sailing better than anything in its class. Two cabins, one head, pure boat.
guides & comparisons
boatJeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 vs 410 vs 490: Which Size?
Three hulls, one design philosophy. We compare the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, 440, and 490 on specs, handling, price, and who each boat actually suits.
boatJeanneau: The Sailor's Choice — Complete Brand Guide
68 years of French sailing DNA. Why the Sun Odyssey range delivers the best helm feel among production cruisers — and what that means for charter and buying.
boatBavaria 40 vs Jeanneau 440: Which to Charter?
The two most common 40-footers in Med charter fleets go head to head. We compare sailing, space, price, and availability to help you pick.
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