The Big Wide

AN UNUSUAL STAY, QUIET AND CLOSE TO THE CITY CENTER.

Come and enjoy an unusual stay, in the calm of our barge…

Relaxing on the terrace or cycling?

Ideally located along the Canal de Jouy, the Octopus barge welcomes you to its gite “Le Grand Large”. Located at 10 mins walk from downtown Metz, garden city, you can also reach the Pompidou center in 10 minutes with our bikes (lent for free) and discover all the architectural richness of this city steeped in history…

view of the barge
View of the barge

We fell in love with this barge as much for the location in Metz, for the garden side / nature of the location than by the boat itself!

We have demanding jobs, liberal nurse and professional firefighter but we will always find the time to welcome you!

We will be delighted to make you enjoy our little corner of paradise for a while.…

Typhaine and Samuel.

samuel et typhaine
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ralf five
3. September, 2026
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Super great location and exceptional experience . Live like the captain on the ship . Simple setup but everything you need is there . Real recommendation
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Steph Ze
31. August, 2026
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Very pleasant barge, functional and complete layout. The Octopus is also very well located, it is the penultimate in a line of a dozen barges and moored at a level where the Jouy canal is wide, which opens up the panoramic view and accentuates the tranquility.. Samuel is very welcoming and we feel really good in his sailor's cabin !
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Yevhenia
25. August, 2026
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It was a wonderful experience! I strongly recommend it to everyone!
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Laurence
19. August, 2026
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Unusual accommodation, which combines charm and comfort… the calm of the countryside in the city. Nothing to complain about !
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Caroline
16. August, 2026
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Discreet welcome, nice accommodation and very nice setting.

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Le Grand Large Metz

Le Grand Large Metz

25m2 studio with private terrace, equipped kitchen, lounge area and sleeping area, salle d'eau, all comfort

4 months ago

La dolce vita on our terrace, quiet in Metz #turtleneck #barge #cottages #metz #unusual ... See MoreSee Less
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4 months ago

With the return of good weather, come and enjoy an unusual stay a stone’s throw from the city center !!!#peniche #metz #bedroomdhotes #summer #landscape ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

Spring cleaning to welcome you in a clean boat and be able to enjoy a nice exterior #metz #unusual #moselle #houseboat #barge ... See MoreSee Less
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1 years ago

📢 Following the last minute promo 📢 cancellationune fois n'est pas coutume...suite à annulation le jour même de personnes peu respectueuses de notre travail...Sur Promo 1 or 2 Nights of your choice : This evening And the night of tomorrow 30% de remise et bière offerte pour l'apéro chill en terrasse 💝Air -conditioned studio ... pretty much not seen the temperatures announced ! Envie d'un petit break improvisé ??It's now ! Mp pour réserver 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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1 years ago

💙 🩵 Messins 💙Voici une sélection de pépites messines qu'on vous recommande chaleureusement lors de votre séjour dans notre belle ville ! Liste non exhaustive...il y en a tant d'autres ! Unless there are 20 Studio walking minutes on Octopus 😊@nomade_metz @lastationmetz @boogieburgermetz @Casa.Ricci @boquoquoquotz @AucoeurDuliban_ @leparvismetz @find.metz @planetemetz @bateaux_solis_metsisis @constellations_de_metz @metzplage @ville_de_metz L'été suit son cours ici avec au programme : 🌞 chill sur la terrasse privative 🍷 apéritif avec vue 🌅🚲 ballades à vélo 🌟 festival constellations 🌊 Metz plage 🚤 visite messine au fil de l'eau ... See MoreSee Less
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