The hull, which now became the roof, was covered in tar to ensure that it was watertight.
A door cut out on the sides provided entry, while windows let in air and light.
Even then, the interior was dark and stuffy.
The entire length of the boat served as a single room.
Space for cooking and sleeping were shared.
During the Second World War, nearly all the boathouses got destroyed, but their legacy lingered on.
They can be now rented with prices starting from about three hundred Euros.
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Sources:www.ville-equihen-plage.fr/equihenplage.opalenet.fr/en.patrimoine-de-france.com/Wikipedia
