5 tree house hotels nestled in the trees

One is just an hour from Paris, another is in the heart of the Occitanie region, and yet another is lost in the Jura forest... These estates all offer the promise of total immersion in unspoilt nature, in rustic yet fully-equipped refuges. A unique opportunity to recharge your batteries, far from the hustle and bustle of cities and tourist crowds.

Les Echasses - Eco Lodges in the Landes

In the heart of the Landes forest and not far from the legendary beaches of Hossegor, Seignosse and Cap Breton, this totally atypical estate brings together 8 ecolodges - sumptuous cabins built on stilts over a vast pond, housing delightful suites for two and a six-person gîte (the only accommodation available for families). Guests come here to play the Robinson de luxe, enjoying both sublime nature and all the services of a four-star hotel - spa, swimming pool and a remarkable restaurant (Le Comptoir) where you can savour tasty local cuisine - fruit from the orchard, vegetables from the kitchen garden and fish from Capbreton.

• Double room from 300 euros
• 701 Route de la Bruyère 40230 Saubion. Tel: 06 51 96 55 54
• Further information on Les Echasses - Eco Lodge

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Les Cabanes du Hérisson in the Jura

This delightful estate owes its name not to the presence of hedgehogs on its land, but... to its proximity to the Cascades du Hérisson, a magical spot in the heart of the Jura forest. Depending on your mood, you can choose to set down your suitcases in one of the wooden cabins perched in the trees and extended by large terraces with private Jacuzzi, or opt for one of the family cottages located on the edge of the forest. Either way, you'll benefit from top-of-the-range services - massages offered in your cabin, breakfasts and meals delivered to the foot of the cottages and cabins.

• Double room from 290 euros
• 22 Route des Cascades 39130 Bonlieu. Tel: 03 84 48 54 84
• www.cabanes-du-herisson.com

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Cabanes dans les Bois in Languedoc

Just a stone's throw from Carcassonne, nestled in a 112-hectare estate refreshed by the waters of the Canal du Midi, some 30 cabins have become a favorite refuge for lovers of this sumptuous Mediterranean vegetation, with its towering pines and holm oaks, vineyards and garrigues. Perfectly equipped, the cabins offer total immersion in nature without sacrificing any of the comforts of a perfect hotel service - bar, swimming pool and packed lunches served to order at the foot of your refuge. An ideal base for exploring the Cathar castles and the Haut-Languedoc nature park .

• Double room from 149 euros
• Domaine de Fourtou 11600 Villalier Carcassonne. Tel: 09 70 75 99 00
• More information on Les Cabanes dans les Bois

Les Cabanes de la Réserve in Oise

Nestled between ponds, forests and clearings and only an hour from Paris, this estate is home to 25 cabins, ranging from Robinson cabins with spa, to Canadian cabins perched on stilts with a beautiful view of the forest.and observatory cabins hidden among the trees and designed for families (Buissonnière for five people). Extended by a terrace with a heated Nordic bath, all offer the utmost comfort (bathroom, sitting area...). A magical place to fill up on nature without even leaving your cabin, with breakfasts and meals delivered to order at the foot of your hut.

• Double room from 250 euros
• 1 rue Jean Cocteau 60810 Raray. Tel: 03 44 58 39 08
• www.cabanesdelareserve.com

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Youza Ecolodge in Eure

In the heart of the Normandy forest, these single-storey cabins or treehouses have been designed as observatories, with large bay windows to admire and live with nature. Built of wood by local craftsmen, all are warmed by wood-burning stoves and enhanced by Nordic baths on the terrace. Just a stone's throw away, a communal area brings guests together to warm up in front of the open fire, or to enjoy a drink or board game in the lounge. Specialmention must also be made of the yoga classes and children's workshops offered every Saturday morning.

• Double room from 210 euros
• 49 route de Nonancourt 27750 La Couture-Boussay. Tel: 09 53 96 48 17
• www.youza.fr

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An extra escape . ..

A Japanese-style nature bath... Le Bruit de l'eau dans la Somme

Conceived by a photographer with a passion for travel, but a lifelong lover of the Baie de Somme, this rare place is hidden away in a 4-hour unspoilt estate, between ponds, clearings and undergrowth. Designed in a Zen spirit and with the utmost respect for the environment (green roofs, etc.), each of the lodges has been imagined according to a particular theme - the Naoshima suite. the Naoshima suite is an ode to Japan, the Haïku lodge an invitation to meditation and the Étoile, a plunge into the heart of nature with a glass roof to admire the sky and its constellations... Guests come here to recharge their batteries, enjoy massages by MAA essentielles, take part in a meditation session or enjoy a nature bath in the middle of the forest. A true spiritual retreat...

• Double room from 295 euros
• 1 chemin des matelots 80120 Saint-Quentin en Tourmont. Tel: 07 69 66 65 94
• More information on Les Ecolodges - Le Bruit de L'Eau

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