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With its breathtaking landscape, the French Riviera inspires the most famous spy stories. As we set out to discover James Bond’s villas, reality quickly overtakes fiction. Tales of stars, billionaires, yachts and state visits intersect on a stretch of coastline accessible only by stealthy solar boats. Contents: 1. Villas of the famous spies of the…

  Sailboat, motorboat, no-license boat without training, no-license boat with training… How do you navigate French boating regulations? SeaZen Academy, a specialist in solar navigation, helps you understand the legal framework based on your boating practices. Table of Contents: What Does the Law Say? Motorboats: Which Boat and Which School for the Famous Boat License?…

Much of the Côte d’Azur’s splendor is due to its magnificent villas. SeaZen has selected its three preferred villas of the French Riviera, visible from the sea, along with the most recent stories about the celebrities who have lived there. Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Kerylos Antibes : Chateau de la La Croe property of Abramovich Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat : Villa…

What is the prestigious history of this villa? La Fleur du Cap is one of the iconic villas of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Originally named Villa Socoglio by its owner after its construction in 1880, it has hosted many illustrious occupants. First, the Duchess of Marlborough, Winston Churchill’s cousin by marriage, who himself later became a regular at…

Description Used boat, launched in 2016 and still operated from the Beaulieu-sur-Mer base The SSR 2.0 is a solar-powered catamaran produced in 8 units between 2015 and 2017. The boat’s hydrodynamic characteristics and engine configuration enable total autonomy on solar power. Since 2016, not a single kilowatt has been consumed. Outings on this boat have…

Summary The Côte d’Azur, timeless symbol of an art of living, continues to inspire with its dazzling sunshine, exceptional coastline and mythical villas. It is also the cradle of an elegant yachting industry that is constantly innovating. We are witnessing the emergence of a gentler, more respectful type of yachting: electric propulsion, foils, solar energy…

With a virtual reality headset (Meta Quest, Pico, HTC or other), dive into the heart of breathtaking landscapes. Launch the YouTube VR application from your headset, search for the @seazen-fr channel, then click on the SEAZEN360VR Playlist. You will instantly embark on board our solar boats for a silent and bewitching navigation, sliding on the…

The United Nations Ocean Conference 2025 UNOC3 The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) will be held in Nice, France, from June 3 to 13, 2025. Co-organized by the governments of France and Costa Rica, this conference aims to support urgent and more in-depth action to conserve and sustainably use the ocean, seas and…

Solar navigation does not only offer decarbonized navigation by its use. Over the entire life cycle, it exceeds 90% decarbonization compared to the dominant solutions in the market. It avoids underwater noise pollution, which would be the main environmental damage directly attributable to yachting. It makes it possible to produce a 70% recyclable boat. Responsible…

Summary To mark the launch of its second solar-powered boat, SeaZen is revamping its boat club formula. The Club Rental is a new form of boat rental particularly well suited to residents of the Côte d’Azur. It’s a flexible type of rental, with no check-in, no subscription, no license, and no need to refuel. If…

Norway is one of the best preserved regions in the world. It’s no surprise that this popular destination for cruise lines advocates ecotourism. At seaZen, a pioneer in 100% solar-powered sailing since 2016, we’re looking to promote new uses for tourism. But it’s no coincidence that Norway is also the European country with the highest…

🎯Objective: master the control console 👨‍✈️ Accompaniment: with a captain 👨‍🎓 Audience: Great beginner ✅ Program: This Level 1 practice allows you to ensure that you are able to hold a course and control the speed of a boat. All you have to do is book a private tour with one of our captains in…