• Anthénea is a floating pod designed for luxury travelers looking to sail the world.
  • The 540-square-foot pods run off of solar power and have eco-friendly furnishings.
  • The floating homes release clean water back into the ocean.
  • Pods are available for temporary rentals off the coast of Brittany, France, for $336 a night, or interested buyers can purchase a pod starting at $535,000.
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Today, more travelers are craving nature and remote getaways, and the Anthénea – an eco-friendly, floating pod – aims to provide just that.

The Anthénea is a floating, mobile home for luxury travelers. Designed by architect Jean-Michel Ducancelle, the structures have officially opened for travelers off the coast of Brittany, France.

Take a look inside the futuristic-looking pods.

Anthénea is a 540-square-foot pod and is a luxury, off-grid retreat for travelers.

Foto: The floating home runs off solar energy and has certified black and gray water stations, which means it releases clean water back into the ocean. Source: Anthénea

The futuristic design was inspired by the James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me.”

Foto: Architect Jean-Michel Ducancelle said he was influenced by the floating saucer in the 1977 Bond movie. Source: Anthénea

Travelers can experience it for themselves on Côte de Granit Rose, or the Pink Granite Coast, in Brittany, France.

Foto: The company has spent the last 15 years designing and developing the floating pod. Source: Anthénea

The pod has 360-degree views of the ocean and opens to an outdoor seating area built for 12 people.

Foto: The rooftop solarium has a built-in seating area. Source: Anthénea

Inside, the retreat has fiberglass windows that peer into the ocean.

Foto: Guests can watch friends swim or schools of fish bolting through the water. Source: Anthénea

Anthénea was designed to sail, so owners can move the home from destination to destination.

Foto: It’s a modern version of a houseboat. Source: Anthénea

The pod is composed of three living spaces: a living room area, bedroom, and an outdoor “relaxation area.”

Foto: Every inch of circular space is utilized. Source: Anthénea

The entire space features circular designs — from the enormous round bed to a circular tub and rounded couches.

Foto: The company said the pod’s interior decor was inspired by coral reefs. Source: Anthénea

The designers also envision creating pod hotels, where the floating structures function as spas, restaurants, night clubs, and more.

Foto: Both individuals and companies can purchase Anthénea pods, with the hope that hotel brands will eventually implement the pods around the world. Source: Anthénea

The starting price to buy one of the luxury pods is $535,000, or guests can rent a pod for $336 a night.

Foto: The pods’ interiors can be altered and buyers can purchase add-ons, like a desalination system or wooden stove. Source: Anthénea

Find more information about renting an Anthénea suite on the company’s website.