Le Batofar

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The Batofar (formerly Osprey) is a theatre now located in Paris, created in 1999 in a former fireboat docked at the port of La Gare, on the banks of the Seine, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, opposite the Bibliothèque nationale de France. The Batofar can accommodate up to 300 people in 300 m2, including a 75 m2 concert hall. In the summer, the property offers a terrace. Since its acquisition in May 2018, the establishment that had closed for a renovation-reconversion reopened in 2019 under the name of Bateau Phare; While maintaining a festive and musical vocation, he has reoriented his style and programming[That is?].

From the fireship to the Batofar: The Batofar is one of the few light boats (or flagship boats) still visible in France, this type of boat having ceased all activity on the national territory (only five copies are visible in France, three of which are kept in marine museums). Originally named Osprey, it was built in Dartmouth (United Kingdom) by the Philips & Son Building and launched on May 24, 1955. It is one of the last Irish light ships put into service on behalf of the Commissioners of Irish...