French singer Edith Piaf’s ‘love boat’, which the icon was rumoured to make use of for secret trysts, is up on the market for £1.5million.
The 40-foot lengthy Flamant Rose, or ‘Pink Flamingo’ in English, rests in St. Katharine’s Dock, Central London, on the foot of the Tower of London and has gorgeous views of the River Thames.
The yacht supposedly served as a love nest for Piaf and famed French-Algerian boxer Marcel Cerdan.
Present proprietor, high-profile movie star hypnotist and creator Valerie Austin, used the boat to host a celebration thrown by Nigel Farage to have fun his distinguished Brexit donors.
French singer Edith Piaf’s ‘love boat’, which the icon was rumoured to make use of for secret trysts, is up on the market for £1.5million
The 40-foot lengthy Flamant Rose (pictured), or ‘Pink Flamingo’ in English, rests in St. Katharine’s Dock on the foot of the Tower of London and has gorgeous views of the River Thames
Referred to as France’s nationwide chanteuse, Piaf’s extensively recognized songs embody La Vie en rose (1946), Non, je ne regrette rien (1960) and Hymne à l’amour (1949)
Austin’s husband, James Pool, purchased the boat as a present for his spouse 25 years in the past.
‘We have been a reasonably new couple at the moment, we’d simply bought married.
‘We stored our personal accounts so I didn’t actually know he may afford it,’ Austin informed the Night Commonplace.
‘Edith Piaf had the boat when it was her completely happy time, earlier than her boyfriend was killed,’ she added.
‘She used to do séances there as a result of it has an iron hull, which is meant to be spiritually electrical.
‘I’ve had fairly a number of prime psychics on board they usually all love the sensation of it.’
Previously primarily based greater than 200 miles away within the Somme River in France, the boat was as soon as a favorite of Piaf.
A world-renowned singer, the Flamant Rose was Piaf’s base when she was touring.
Referred to as France’s nationwide chanteuse, Piaf’s extensively recognized songs embody La Vie en rose (1946), Non, je ne regrette rien (1960) and Hymne à l’amour (1949).
After her tragic loss of life in 1963, the boat remained moored within the Seine till the late 90s, when it was sailed to the UK.
The gorgeous yacht has been given a full renovation, now incorporating luxurious traditional décor, paying homage to its historical past, whereas nonetheless together with trendy comforts like central heating and an up-to-date engine.
The one bed room on board is tucked away in the back of the boat, with easy accessibility to the yacht’s two loos.
Excellent for an keen celebration host, the gorgeous yacht contains a big research and galley space, in addition to an higher deck to view the surroundings whereas cruising down the River Thames.
The Flamant Rose is at the moment listed by Sotheby’s for £1.49 million.
The gorgeous yacht has been given a full renovation, now incorporating luxurious traditional décor, paying homage to its historical past, whereas nonetheless together with trendy comforts like central heating and an up-to-date engine
The one bed room on board (pictured) is tucked away in the back of the boat, with easy accessibility to the yacht’s two loos
Excellent for an keen celebration host, the gorgeous yacht contains a big research and galley space (pictured), in addition to an higher deck to view the surroundings whereas cruising down the River Thames
Present proprietor, high-profile movie star hypnotist Valerie Austin, used the spectacular boat to host a celebration thrown by Nigel Farage to have fun his distinguished Brexit donors
Previously primarily based greater than 200 miles away within the Somme River in France, the boat was as soon as a favorite of Piaf
It has gorgeous views of the River Thames and is docked on the foot of the Tower of London
‘Nesting within the tranquil waters of the elegant St Katharine’s Dock marina, Edith Piaf’s ‘Love Boat’, the Flamant Rose has a trendy and mild dignity, masking a stunningly opulent and charismatic inside,’ reads the Sotheby itemizing.
‘It is a perfect cruising yacht for house or overseas, equally it is the right base for entertaining household, pals or enterprise associates away from the hustle and in a tranquil and personal setting.
‘The Flamant Rose is one-of-a-kind – the one one prefer it on this planet.’
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