Overview

Fountaine Pajot designs, manufactures, and sells luxury sailing catamarans ranging from 40 to 80 feet, along with motor yachts and monohulls following its acquisition of Dufour Yachts. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, near La Rochelle, France. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, is publicly traded on Euronext Paris under the ticker ALFPC.PA, and serves affluent private owners, long-distance cruisers, and charter operators. In 2026 it announced a reorganization of its management to prepare its next phase of development.

At a glance

What Fountaine Pajot makes

The company is certified to ISO 9001 and offers a range of sailing catamarans, motor yachts, and monohulls with design, manufacturing, and after-sales support.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Bearing (source: fountaine-pajot.com).

Certifications

Fountaine Pajot is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 9001 — eurosailyacht.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-27 — Fountaine Pajot : un exercice 2025-26 en retrait, mais des perspectives plus encourageantes (boatindustry.fr)

• 2026-10-19 — Fountaine Pajot invests in new boats as market returns to normal (marineindustrynews.co.uk)

• 2026-10-06 — Cap sur l'océan Indien : Fountaine Pajot confie de nouveaux territoires à Marine West - Destination Yacht (destination-yacht.com)

• 2026-09-30 — En Charente-Maritime, Fountaine Pajot prépare son grand saut vers l’ultra luxe (sudouest.fr)

• 2026-08-21 — Fountaine Pajot réorganise sa direction pour préparer son prochain cycle de développement - Le Journal des Entreprises (lejournaldesentreprises.com)

• 2026-06-16 — Projet FPY 120 avec Fraser Yachts | Fountaine Pajot Yachts (yachts-fountaine-pajot.com)

Company details

Fountaine Pajot is publicly listed on Euronext Paris and reported a 2025-26 fiscal year with lower results but more encouraging outlooks, according to boatindustry.fr. Fountaine Pajot was founded in 1976, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 50 years in operation (founded 1976). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Fountaine Pajot make?

Fountaine Pajot designs, manufactures, and sells luxury sailing catamarans ranging from 40 to 80 feet, along with motor yachts and monohulls following its acquisition of Dufour Yachts. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, near La Rochelle, France. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, is publicly traded on Euronext Paris under the ticker ALFPC.PA, and serves affluent private owners, long-distance cruisers, and charter operators. In 2026 it announced a reorganization of its management to prepare its next phase of development.

Where is Fountaine Pajot headquartered?

Fountaine Pajot is headquartered in Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Rue du Fief Girard, Aigrefeuille-d'Aunis, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 17290).

When was Fountaine Pajot founded?

Fountaine Pajot was founded in 1976.

How big is Fountaine Pajot?

Fountaine Pajot has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 377.7M range.

Is Fountaine Pajot publicly traded?

Publicly traded (PAR: ALFPC.PA). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.

What certifications does Fountaine Pajot hold?

Fountaine Pajot lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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