Yachting Art Magazine

With the new Horizon 47 model, Allures returns to its roots while offering a bold new design, born out of a desire to revitalise the brand. The central idea is to offer a vision, both literally and figuratively.

Panoramic views inside, fluid movement and increased safety outside: these are the key features of this sailing yacht designed for long cruises for those who want to ‘see the world’.

The shipyard, assisted by naval architect Olivier Racoupeau and with interiors designed by Isabelle Ramirez-Racoupeau, aims to revive the brand and reconnect with its pioneering spirit. The Horizon 47 retains the fundamentals: a shaped aluminium hull, composite deck and integral twin-rudder centreboard. These technical attributes ensure stability, safety and high performance, while the design focuses on openness and quality of life on board.

Officially unveiled at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, the Horizon 47 has already won over enthusiasts, with five units already on order. The first hull will be built starting in September 2025, with launch scheduled for October 2026. This timeline reflects the care taken in the construction, finishing and customisation of each unit.

Allures Yachting is a French shipyard founded in 2003 by engineers Stéphan Constance and Xavier Desmarest. Its identity is built around a strong ambition: to design long-distance cruising yachts that are built to last, sail far, in varied conditions, while offering comfort, safety and elegance. The shipyard is located in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Normandy, and specialises in aluminium-hulled sailing yachts with lifting keels (integral daggerboards) and composite superstructures to combine strength and lightness.

Allures Yachting is part of the Grand Large Yachting group, alongside brands such as Garcia Yachts, Outremer and RM. Over the years, models such as the Allures 40, 44 and 45.9 have consolidated its reputation in offshore sailing, both for their solidity and the quality of their interior fittings.

A contemplative, bright and open boat

The concept of vision is first expressed in the interior. The roof windows are 80 cm high and combined with a front window in front of the roof to maximise the view of the outside. The saloon, navigation station and interior living spaces let in plenty of natural light without the need for raised structures. Isabelle Ramirez-Racoupeau evokes an interior where one remains in constant connection with the sea, where looking up offers a panoramic view, whether one is cooking, reading, enjoying a moment of calm or gazing at the horizon.

The redesigned interior layout emphasises conviviality: a central island in the kitchen, a convertible saloon with a coffee table that can be raised for dining, and a double-seated chart table that can also be used as a desk or relaxation area. Thick upholstery, generous woodwork and rounded shapes create a soft, enveloping atmosphere, while maintaining functionality and fluid movement at sea.

Safety, circulation and outdoor comfort

Outside, the Allures Horizon 47 innovates in terms of circulation and safety. The gangways are lowered from the front of the mast to the cockpit, and everything is on the same level, reducing obstacles and stepping areas. The bulwark is 40 cm high, from the foot of the mast to the stern, protecting from spray while offering a view to the outside. The helm stations on each side are accessible without having to cross complicated barriers: they are located on the same level as the cockpit, protected by the bulwark and 30 cm railings.

The hardtop and rigid canopy provide protection from the wind, spray and sun, while the watch areas are designed for comfort, with sheltered chaise longues for watchkeeping. The cockpit, outdoor table and seating are all designed to make socialising, stopovers and relaxation enjoyable, while maintaining a high level of safety when sailing.

Performance and technical elegance

Technically, the Horizon 47 meets Allures' performance requirements. The shaped aluminium hull ensures robustness, seaworthiness and the ability to withstand demanding latitudes. The integrated twin-rudder centreboard optimises the submerged surface area and transverse stability without sacrificing manoeuvrability. The composite deck helps to lighten the superstructure, while allowing for more elegant shapes and a better inertia/resistance ratio.

Architect Racoupeau explains that the idea was to create a boat that would be a place for observation and sharing, visually oriented towards the sea, but without compromising on safety. Manoeuvres are safe, helm stations are accessible, there is a rigid canopy or standard hardtop, cockpit protection and well-defined passageways.

Layout and living areas

The interior offers configurable options: the spacious forward owner's cabin features elongated portholes for enhanced views and a choice of layout (office/dressing table/bathroom with separate shower). The guest cabins are well ventilated and bright. The lounge area with central island makes life on board more enjoyable, whether for meals, evening gatherings or everyday sailing.

The aft cockpit can be configured according to use: swimming platform, comfortable seating or relaxation area close to the water, designed to enjoy stopovers. While maintaining safe circulation, including for watches, movement is fluid, without unnecessary obstacles.

The aim of this model is not to please everyone, but to offer a strong signature. The Allures Horizon 47 has a less consensual but highly desirable look: elegant lines, a balance between solid structures and controlled glass surfaces. Light in the bulwark via elegant glazing, redesigned interior/exterior circulation, pleasant watch areas — all aesthetic as well as functional choices.

For whom, for what?

This boat is primarily aimed at nomadic sailors, those who set off on long cruises, eager to enjoy authentic, long-distance experiences while maintaining comfort, safety and style. It is aimed at those looking for a beautiful, light-filled sailing boat, open to the sea but capable of withstanding the elements, offering pleasant spaces to live, share and contemplate.

It could appeal to lovers of offshore sailing, travelling couples, those who want a beautiful owner's cabin, a convivial cockpit and a welcoming interior, while enjoying a panoramic view of the world around them.