French company Farea manufactures a floating house that is certified as a boat, which is important in France, as this means the house is allowed in lakes, lagoons and at sea. The houses are (85 square meters) each and come with five twin cabins, three terraces and a kitchen. The houses can produce their own water and electricity and are packaged in a 40-feet long transportable container for international shipments.  Photo 3 of 7 in 6 Modular Houseboat and Floating Home Manufacturers Around the World

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French company Farea manufactures floating homes that are certified as boats. This is important in France, as it means the houses are allowed in lakes, lagoons, and at sea. They're about 915 square feet each and come with five twin cabins, three terraces, and a kitchen. The structures can produce their own water and electricity and are packaged in a 40-foot-long transportable container for international shipments.