Insulated 2-Bed Apartment in Port-aux-Français, Kerguelen

This well-maintained two-bedroom apartment sits within the administrative residential bloc near the Base Alfred Faure Quarter in Port-aux-Français. Built in 1998 and upgraded with full thermal insulation, it withstands the island's fierce sub-Antarctic winds with ease. The open-plan living area features double-glazed windows overlooking the harbor, while both bedrooms include fitted storage and blackout curtains essential for the austral summer. A shared generator ensures uninterrupted power during grid maintenance periods. Heating is centrally managed by TAAF facilities staff. Assigned exclusively to TAAF personnel and contracted researchers, this property offers rare comfort at the edge of the world. Monthly utilities are partially subsidized. Available for 12-month mission-aligned tenancies.