The yard

The Chantier Nautique du Vieux Port is a shipyard founded in 1988, originally located at the St Jean d’Acre slipway on the north side of the access channel to the old port of La Rochelle. In 2003, we moved to a 1000m² facility located on the Plateau Nautique, close to all the equipment provided by the Port authority. The 150T travel hoist allows boats of all sizes to be taken out of the water and positioned on the Plateau Nautique, the perfect space for boat maintenance.

Our boat shed which is insulated and heated, allows us to work in the conditions specified by the products used regardless of the weather. This enables us to paint, laminate, gelcoat, and more, all year round safely.

Emmanuel and Louise de Chalendar passed on the Chantier Nautique du Vieux Port in 2017. Since then, François and Alexia Lésineau have been dedicated to building transparent, committed, and trusting relationships with both their clients and their team.

With 35 years of experience and a team of versatile, skilled, and passionate craftsmen we strive to provide the best service to all our customers.

Our driving force: taking care of our clients’ dreams!