Lovely Avignon Houseboat - Captain's Room

FRANÇAIS
Discover Avignon in the most original way: by staying on board this authentic houseboat. The owners offer two rooms that will make you travel back in time: here is 'La chambre du captain' (the captain's room). On this boat you will also find the 'Marinier' room, that is also for rent.

ENGLISH
Discover Avignon in an original way: by staying on board this authentic barge. The owners offer two rooms for rent that will take you back in time: here is 'The captain's room'. On this boat you will also find 'La chambre du Marinier', which you can also rent on our website.

FRANÇAIS
This houseboat is an authentic barge built in 1928 that the owners restored to make it a cozy home. It is moored in Avignon, one of the finest cities in Southern France.

The Captain's bedroom is an independent 22 square meter bedroom. This room has a romantic atmosphere as it is decorated with noble materials such as wood and marble. Its two portholes offer you great views on the Rhone River. The room is equipped with a jet shower and a toilet. Guests have access to the wheelhouse which a very nice place to have breakfast while enjoying the views on the Rhône river... Or it is possible to sit outside as this room comes with a private terrace! Finally, the cherry on top: on the sundeck, you will find a swimming pool. Perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Avignon, don't you think?

The 'péniche' (French for 'houseboat') is moored at the island of Barthelasse, a remote and quiet part of Avignon though it is close to the city center. Avignon is a place of grandiosity: it has several monuments that are listed as World Heritage sites by UNESCO. The Avignon bridge, the palace of the popes, the cobble-stoned streets are iconic spots that you need to see to understand the medieval atmosphere of the city. Plus, every year in July, the city hosts a tremendous theater festival.

ENGLISH
Here is an authentic barge dating from 1928 that the owners have restored to make it a comfortable accommodation. She is moored in Avignon, one of the most beautiful towns in the south of France.

The Captain's Room is an independent room of 22 square meters. This room, decorated with noble materials such as wood or marble, has a very romantic atmosphere. Its two portholes overlook the Rhône. The room has a power shower and toilet. Guests have access to the wheelhouse, a place where it is good to have breakfast... or you can enjoy the terrace! Finally, the icing on the cake: on the deck, you will find a swimming pool! Perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing in Avignon, isn't it?

The barge is moored at the island of Barthelasse, a quiet and off-center part of Avignon although close to the city center. Avignon is a place of grandiloquence: the city has many monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. The Pont d'Avignon, the Palace of the Popes, the cobbled streets are unmissable places that must be seen to understand the medieval atmosphere of the city. In addition, every year the city hosts a famous theater festival in the month of July.

By TGV (high speed train), Avignon is :

- 2 hours and 40 minutes away from Paris
- 1 hour away from Lyon
- 30 minutes away from Marseille

Avignon is located in Provence, one of the regions that make France so special. The 'City of Popes' has several cultural landmarks: the Avignon bridge, the Palace of the Popes, the remparts, dozens of churches and chapels... Come to Avignon and you will be sure to eat Provencal specialties and drink good wine. The natural surroundings are also exceptional: lavender fields, preserved Natural Parks and the seaside...