Unusual urban cottage in Nantes
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An unusual night aboard a houseboat on the Erdre
Le D'Ô began life as a 1930s pleasure boat, cruising the Seine long before it joined the fleet of the Bateaux Nantais.
Today it sits moored on quai Henri-Barbusse, on the river Erdre near the Saint-Mihiel bridge, somewhere between nature and city. Depending on the day, this houseboat doubles as a guesthouse, a self-catering stay, or a venue for private evenings.
Every inch of its 45 square metres has been put to work. The trick lies in a single custom-built unit that folds open to reveal a fully equipped kitchen, a generous dining table, and a bed on castors, all tucked away when not in use.
The 15-square-metre lounge is properly comfortable — art books, DVDs, a 40-inch screen, wifi, a Bose sound system — and opens onto the outdoor deck. At the back, the bathroom holds a big Italian-style shower behind coloured plexiglass panels.
The stay covers utilities, cleaning, and bed and bath linen, along with coffee, tea and hot chocolate for breakfast. One thing to plan around: there's no washing machine on board, though a laundry service can be arranged for longer stays. Worth noting too — the boat doesn't take young children.
Once you've stepped off the gangway, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is a walk away on the cobbled side, while the Île de Versailles gardens, with their Japanese-inspired paths, offer a quieter stretch by the water. The Musée des Beaux-Arts is five minutes on foot.
Worth adding to your next trip to Nantes?
..:: Since 2019 ::.. Le D'Ô has served as a canvas for artist Karina Bisch, as part of Amours, a project led by Le Voyage à Nantes.
Le D'Ô began life as a 1930s pleasure boat, cruising the Seine long before it joined the fleet of the Bateaux Nantais.
Today it sits moored on quai Henri-Barbusse, on the river Erdre near the Saint-Mihiel bridge, somewhere between nature and city. Depending on the day, this houseboat doubles as a guesthouse, a self-catering stay, or a venue for private evenings.
Every inch of its 45 square metres has been put to work. The trick lies in a single custom-built unit that folds open to reveal a fully equipped kitchen, a generous dining table, and a bed on castors, all tucked away when not in use.
The 15-square-metre lounge is properly comfortable — art books, DVDs, a 40-inch screen, wifi, a Bose sound system — and opens onto the outdoor deck. At the back, the bathroom holds a big Italian-style shower behind coloured plexiglass panels.
The stay covers utilities, cleaning, and bed and bath linen, along with coffee, tea and hot chocolate for breakfast. One thing to plan around: there's no washing machine on board, though a laundry service can be arranged for longer stays. Worth noting too — the boat doesn't take young children.
Once you've stepped off the gangway, the Château des Ducs de Bretagne is a walk away on the cobbled side, while the Île de Versailles gardens, with their Japanese-inspired paths, offer a quieter stretch by the water. The Musée des Beaux-Arts is five minutes on foot.
Worth adding to your next trip to Nantes?
..:: Since 2019 ::.. Le D'Ô has served as a canvas for artist Karina Bisch, as part of Amours, a project led by Le Voyage à Nantes.
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Le D'Ô
5, Quai Henri Barbusse
44000 Nantes, France
Tel : +33 (0)6 38 44 49 98 (du lundi au samedi de 9h à 19h30)
From 140 EUR5, Quai Henri Barbusse
44000 Nantes, France
Tel : +33 (0)6 38 44 49 98 (du lundi au samedi de 9h à 19h30)
Pricing details
Rates 2026, from €140 per night for a maximum of two people (children not allowed on the boat). ✫ The rate includes all charges (electricity, cleaning, bed and bath linens) and breakfast beverages (Malongo coffee and tea machine, powdered chocolate).
✫ Living room with sitting area and double bed, bathroom (shower and toilet), equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi connection available, fireplace, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, everything is included.
Note: All prices are provided for informational purposes only and must be confirmed directly with the establishment.
Comments
Less than 100 from the Tramway, in the heart of Nantes, 5 minutes from the Château des Ducs de Bretagne and the Cathedral.
