With its 1950s maritime architecture, this 38.5-meter-long river barge, inspired by the French Freycinet model, now houses a distinctive 100 m2 dwelling, moored on the Bassin à Flots, in the heart of the Bordeaux Maritime district.

Renovated in 2022, the barge has been repurposed as a unique living space. Once the hull was gutted, the project focused on revealing a generous and spectacular volume, where Japanese minimalism meets Scandinavian hygge.
From the moment you enter, the high ceilings give the place an unexpected sense of space. Oblong portholes frame unique views of the submarine base and the docks of the basin, while skylights diffuse a soft, ever-changing zenithal light.
The entire space is clad in poplar wood. Chosen for its lightness and softness, it creates visual continuity from one room to the next and envelops the spaces in a warm atmosphere. In contrast, the Viroc panel flooring, in a dark shade, affirms the contemporary style of the project and reinforces its unity.
At the center of the houseboat, the living room and master suite are arranged around an intimate open-air patio. Bordered by floor-to-ceiling windows, it introduces an unexpected sense of openness to the heart of the living space and extends the views to the outside.
A linear kitchen leads to a second bedroom, complete with its own shower room, and a laundry room. On the wheelhouse level, a separate 25 m2 studio extends the living space. Comprising a bedroom, a small living room, and a kitchen, it offers additional space for accommodating family and friends.

A floating architecture somewhere between Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian softness.

House with terraceBordeaux (33)
Price :
$538,200
($4,306 / m²)
Surface125 m²bedrooms3 bathroom1

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