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 Nicely docked along the quays of the Rhone, Barnum barge, which has two very chic rooms right in the heart of Lyon, has some beautiful stories to tell. A launching in Germany in 1923, attested to by the original General Motors motor, still in working condition, trips along the Rhine and the Rhone to transport grains, and a succession of owners, including a certain Barnum (no, nothing to do with the circus!), who made it their home.
Buying the barge at the end of 2007, Tatiana Picard and David Weber realised their love of water. A passion that led them to completely renovate the old 98-ton lady, still capable of transporting the equivalent of 55 twingos, notes Tatiana craftily. Half home, half B & B, the two parts separated by a spacious living room where a home-cooked breakfast is served with all kinds of nice seasonal touches.
Very pure lines, a luxurious simplicity, wi-fi connection and flat screens. An uncluttered style which contrasts with the warm presence of Tatiana, the buffoonery of Calitendre, the house cat, and all the little signs of life that we can guess at, right from the porthole. With a bit of luck, you can perhaps catch a glimpse, under the bridge across the way, of the beaver that's come here, who knows how, to build his home. Fall in love with this place which, it goes without saying, needs to be booked well in advance!
Contact and informations: www.peniche-barnum.com
Quai du Général Sarail
A proximité du Pont Morand (see map)
F- 69006 Lyon
Tel. + 33(0)951 449 018 ou +33(0)663 64 37 39
Photo : Péniche Barnum
To access to the blog of Barges in Lyon (in french), click here
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