Mixed in with her own designs is a host of vintage finds, such as a trio of Gio Ponti glass bottles, a Louis Kalff desk lamp, and a chair designed by Philippe Starck in the 1980s for the legendary Café Costes in Paris. “It takes me back to when I used to hang out there as a teenager,” says Charlotte. Among the art is a Martin Berger work above the dining table made from deformed propylene. “Its wavelike form gives it movement,” notes Charlotte. “It looks almost like a piece of pleated Issey Miyake clothing.” Up on the deck, meanwhile, the main terrace features lush vegetation and sophisticated outdoor furniture made from materials like straw marquetry, which help to soften the barge’s industrial aesthetic.

Life on the Seine certainly sounds idyllic. During the summer, the family spends as much time as possible outdoors, often waterskiing on the weekends, hosting barbecues, or taking boat trips in a tender along the river. In the winter, a fireplace and hammam make it perfect for cocooning.

“It’s such a unique lifestyle for Paris,” enthuses Cédric. “We’re only a few hundred feet from the city limits, yet feel like we’re in the countryside.”

“When I get home, I feel completely disconnected from the city,” adds Charlotte. “It’s as if we’re on vacation, but in our very own home.”

This story appears in AD’s April issue. Never miss a story when you subscribe to AD.