This exceptional designer houseboat is located just outside central Paris, and is the perfect way to experience life on the water and visiting Paris with family or friends. Being only minutes away from the heart of Paris, this barge will give you the true unique Parisian experience, in combination with the peace and quiet of the river: welcome aboard!
Houseboat description
The 'Devolu' is a newly-converted designer barge, offering over 2300 sq. feet of space, panoramic views, and a modernist, loft-style ambience over the two levels. There are four bedrooms, air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a fully equipped kitchen. When traveling with (larger) families, or a group of friends, the 'Devolu' will give you the experience you desire.
The terraced garden overlooks the greenery of l'Ile St. Germain and has a long view up the river. There is an outside where the people can all enjoy the delicious treats grilled on the plancha BBQ. In the nice summer evenings, you can sit outside as long as you want and enjoy the Parisian nights. Inside, the houseboat has a clean, modernist, loft-style interior. When the weather outside isn't great, or you prefer a quiet night inside, the large living room will provide you with every ingredient for a perfect evening!
Added by: Philippe M., date added: , country: France
Nous voulions un endroit convivial, original et bien situé pour accueillir des amis et visiter Paris. Pari réussi ! Première expérience en péniche qui a séduit les plus grands comme les plus jeunes. Nous vous encourageons à tenter l’expérience ! En plus, le propriétaire est vraiment sympathique. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Brilliant family holiday!
Added by: Emma D., date added: , country: England
We are gushing with praise for the wonderful holiday we had staying on the barge and exploring Paris. As a family we needed something to keep everyone happy and the easy access to the city and the seclusion and natural setting of the houseboat made a perfect combination. The interior space is lovely, decorated with quirky art and providing everything you need to live. The rooms are generous in size and well equipped. The weather was mixed during our stay and my children enjoyed playing the games and watching films when the rain kept us inside. The nearby supermarket has everything you need and the wonderful bakers is responsible for the extra pounds I'm now carrying! We used the mainline train into Montparnasse which was a 10 minute walk away. The trains were at least every fifteen minutes and the journey was about 12 minutes. A return ticket for all day transport is 9 Euros. I am a relatively inexperienced traveller and this was easy. We would definitely stay here again. The owner was super helpful and a great communicator and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this experience of Paris.
Wonderful, Perfect!
Added by: Helen M., date added: , country: United States
We spent Christmas on the barge, perfect accommodation for 6 adults, warm light and airy. And we had a lovely Christmas tree and bottle of champagne that was a lovely extra surprise. We will be back, perfect location, quite no road noise but very easy to get into the centre of Paris, loads of room and very very comfortable beds which is a definite plus!
Rupert We've been living on boats almost our whole lives - starting out small and gradually getting bigger as our children have grown up and needed more space! Devolu is pretty massive - an old 1924 barge that has been converted into a two-floored houseboat. It's a great place to live, but expensive to run which is why we rent it out over the school holidays when we tend to be in the centre of French countryside!
Close to Paris center