The French shipyard Jeanneau began its journey in 1957 when Henri Jeanneau, an enthusiastic racing boat fan, built a wooden motorboat and secured a prize in the 6-hour Paris race. The strong interest in purchasing this boat led to the establishment of his own production facility, and the growing demand for boats of various sizes prompted the expansion of their model range. By 1958, Jeanneau launched its first fiberglass yacht, and in 1964, the company ventured into sailing yachts. The introduction of the first sailing catamaran, Lagoon, followed in 1985.

In 1995, Jeanneau became part of the Beneteau Group, joining prestigious brands such as CNB, Lagoon, Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft, Scarab, Monte Carlo Yachts, Prestige, Excess, Seascape, and Delphia Yachts. As a member of this large conglomerate, Jeanneau continued its active development, producing yachts under multiple brand names and expanding its production facilities. During the mid-90s, some of the company’s projects were built at the Polish shipyard Ostroda Yachts, which became part of Jeanneau in 2001. In 2017, Jeanneau began producing the NC 895 motor cruisers in Cadillac, Michigan, USA.

Throughout its history, Jeanneau has launched over 250,000 yachts and boats of various sizes, making a significant contribution to the global charter fleet.

Jeanneau operates from four production facilities located near Nantes, France. The company also has its own representatives in 80 countries worldwide.

Jeanneau's fleet consists of motor yachts, sailing yachts, cruisers, and outboard-powered boats ranging from 5 to 21 meters in length.

The motorboat lineup includes five series:

• DB Yachts: Premium day boats ranging from 11 to 14 meters.
• Merry Fisher: Enclosed cabin boats with outboard motors, available from 5 to 13 meters.
• Cap Camarat: Open boats with outboard motors, spanning 5 to 12 meters.
• NC Series: Cruisers, currently featuring the NC 37 model, which is 12 meters long.
• Merry Fisher Sport: Sea crossovers with enlarged cockpits, ranging from 6 to 9 meters.

The sailing yacht lineup includes three series:

• Jeanneau Yachts: A range of luxury cruising yachts designed by Philippe Briand for leisurely sea outings, from 17 to 21 meters.
• Sun Odyssey: Cruiser yachts with Mediterranean-style cockpits, ideal for family voyages, ranging from 10 to 15 meters.
• Sun Fast: A series of 10-meter racing-cruising monohulls designed by Andrieu Yacht Design.

Jeanneau actively integrates technical innovations and revolutionary advancements into its production processes. Notably, several of its models feature the 360 Docking system for enhanced docking ease and Volvo IPS rotating pods for improved maneuverability. Additionally, their sailing yachts are equipped with the AST (Assisted Sail Trim) automated sail handling system.