Jeanneau Folie Douce Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Finot / Harle·1970 – 1975·~820 hulls·Jeanneau
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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.54' · 8.7 m
Displ.
6,614 lbs · 3,000 kg
First year
1970

The Jeanneau Folie Douce stands as a definitive marker in the evolution of European production yachting. Launched in 1970 and designed by the esteemed Michel Briand, this 9meter (29.5foot) cruiser arrived during a transformative era when fiberglass construction began to offer middleclass families access to seaworthy, performanceoriented coastal voyaging. Built in the French shipyard of Les Herbiers, the Folie Douce was one of the first models to demonstrate Jeanneau’s ability to scale production without sacrificing the nuanced hull lines required for competitive sailing. Its design reflects the transition from the heavy displacement philosophies of the 1960s to the more agile, finkeeled profiles that would dominate the 1970s. As documented in the Jeanneau Heritage archives, the model was produced until 1975, eventually evolving into the highly successful Brin de Folie, which utilized the same hull but featured an updated deck mold and interior arrangement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 14,544
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-22.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Italy (66.7%) · Germany (11.1%) · France (11.1%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Folie Douce listings span 4 countries. Italy leads with 6 listings (66.7%), followed by Germany and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

9 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 19,1986266.7%
Germany$ 3,4901011.1%
France$ 8,0281111.1%
United Kingdom$ 6,0591111.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sun Sun Odyssey 3737.44'$ 80,1859440
Dufour Classic 3636.33'$ 80,8627437
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Dufour Classic 4141'$ 94,8242715
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 44,3702713
Beneteau First 37537.08'$ 40,861226
Dufour Classic 3535'$ 52,357144
Wauquiez 3333'$ 29,087134
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Dufour 2424.1'$ 9,947107
Jeanneau Folie DouceYou are here$ 14,54494

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Folie Douce cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Folie Douce over the past 12 months is $14,544. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Folie Douce sailboats are for sale?+
4 Jeanneau Folie Douce listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Folie Douce prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Folie Douce has decreased by 22.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Folie Douce sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Folie Douce listings over the past 12 months are Italy (66.7%), Germany (11.1%), France (11.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Folie Douce?+
Comparable models include Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Dufour Classic 36, Dufour 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.