Overview
Founded in 1875, the Cercle Nautique de France is one of the country's oldest rowing clubs and celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2025. Based on the Île du Pont at Neuilly-sur-Seine, below La Défense, it rows all year on the small arm of the Seine around the Île de la Jatte, with a fleet of about 110 boats. Labelled a three-star École Française d'Aviron, it offers racing (regional regattas and French championships), recreational rowing and touring, health rowing, taster sessions and courses, plus school, university and corporate rowing.
- Founded
- 1875
- Federation
- Fédération Française d'Aviron
- club@cnfrance.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 47 22 61 74
- Registry code
- 343508313
On the water with VesselSOS
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Racing
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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History and achievements
- 1875The Cercle Nautique de France is founded
- 2025The club celebrates its 150th anniversary
Location
- Position
- 48°53.11′ N 2°15.23′ E
48.88518, 2.25378 - Address
- Complexe sportif de l'île du Pont
Frequently asked
Does Cercle Nautique de France (rowing) run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Taster courses, Competitive rowing, Recreational rowing, Health rowing and University rowing.
When was Cercle Nautique de France (rowing) founded?
In 1875.