A floating studio for hats that will travel

Nelly lives and works on a beautiful houseboat based in the city of Le Mans, France.


Nelly working in her floating studio
Nelly working in her floating studio
Within easy distance from Paris and close to the Loire Valley, Le Mans is famous for it’s medieval city centre and amazing 24 hour motor-race.

The Santez Anna
The Santez Anna
The Santez Anna is a converted barge, dating from 1911, which has been beautifully restored to house both Nelly’s young family and a light and spacious workshop-boutique where she creates her hats.