ALCLAIR PENICHE

Mid-way through a three-week France trip we stayed two nights here. It was a fun change from the usual hotels and B&Bs. It was fitting to be staying on the river because we were in Metz (not on the usual tourist track) to research and commemorate my late father's role in helping liberate the city in 1944. Don't count on your GPS to navigate the final few blocks to the boat. It is helpful know it is next to the Metz football club (where we parked our car for free). Our host was very friendly but mostly left us alone. There are only two rooms so our stay was very quiet. We woke to find ducks swimming by our porthole. The room and bathroom size exceeded some of the land-based places we stayed. As others have said, it is an easy walk through park grounds to the main city sights. We were most impressed with the large breakfast delivered outside our door both mornings. Considering the already reasonable price for the room, having this great meal added at no charge was a bonus. The access onto and around the outside of the boat might be a challenge for some. We would definitely stay here again.

Excellently located pension on a barge . We (young couple) arrived by car and the place was very easy to find and parking is readily available close - by. The city center is easily accessible by foot. The room was nice and quiet. Breakfast has exceeded expectations. Coffee / tea are available next to the rooms. On one night we could even make a fire in a small furnace on the main terrace. The only thing we did not like was the separation between the bathroom and the room (or the lack of it).

We stayed at Peniche Alclair for two nights. and thoroughly enjoyed it. As other reviewers stated it would not show on our GPS. We kept towards the water and eventually a gentleman out for a walk directed us. It is in a beautiful location and a lovely short walk to city centre. The room was reasonable size and the host very welcoming . Plenty of tea ,coffee and a kettle available. We were offered drinks on arrival but declined but were offered again on our second day which we took. Breakfast is brought to a small galley area . Good fresh baguette , croissants and jam. Metz is a lovely city and I would highly recommend Peniche Alclair for a different experience

Our stay on a barge moored on a branch of the Moselle River, a 5-10 minute walk from the center of Metz, was a very nice change of pace. There are only two rooms for rent. While the rooms are basic, the tranquility of the area is special. Ducks and swans swim along the river, people are out jogging and walking along the nearby greeenbelt and there is a general sense of tranquility. Breakfasts are good, especially if the weather is nice and you can eat on the tiny deck. One derawbakc is having to carry your luggage down some very steep sairs. I are with another comment that the owner could be more helpful in this regard - he was very helpful otherwise.

We knew we were going to have a unique experience and the boat did not dissappoint. The room was fine but we were a little unlucky that the weather was so hot, making the metal boat difficult to cool down!! However, the owner and staff were charming and the breakfast was excellent.

There are a number of good things to note about our two-night stay at Peniche Alclair. It's within walking distance of the center of Metz, but quietly situated on the river, in a green leafy area. The view from the window over the water with the swans and ducks swimming about is very charming.||||On the other hand, this was probably the most difficult accommodation to reach by car that I have ever experience. We finally parked the car, set out on foot and asked for help from locals. The directions on the website are not great, but may get in the general area. Here's a tip: look for the one-lane little bridge called the "Pont de Bras Mort" off the Allee Victor Hegly and follow the signs for "FC Metz". ||||You can tell that Xavier is not a professional hotel person (i.e. he doesn't offer to help with baggage up or down the steep steps), but he's a pleasant fellow and he gave us a map and excellent advice on returning our rental car to the train station (which was totally surrounded by renovation and road work). He also doesn't speak English, which might present a challenge for some. I can speak French well enough that it wasn't a problem, although it would have helped my comprehension if he slowed his speech a bit. ||||Breakfast was quite good, and right on time. The bed, however, sagged in the middle and should be replaced. It felt a bit like sleeping on a hill, trying not to roll to the center. There's no TV, but we didn't miss it. The room itself is smallish, but it is a boat after all. The ceiling is comfortably high enough. ||||The price is certainly fair for this unique accommodation.

Great little spot - so much fun to stay on a barge. I was surprised the room was so roomy. The breakfast is huge but we did eat it all - apart from some bread we saved to feed the ducks right outside our window. Recommend to anyone staying in Metz

If the owner was very correct and friendly I regretted the rental. the barge was not heated when we arrived. no accessories, no coffee, no TV. the mattresses were of poor quality. Fortunately, the manager refunded the second night Bn because we decided not to stay in view of the general condition.