France's best treehouses
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Chestnut charm
With a 180º-view over the Orne countryside, the two-bedroom treehouse at La Renardière has been constructed in the branches of a centuries-old chestnut tree. From €150 for one night with breakfast for two people sharing.
La Renardière, 61130 Bellou-le-Trichard
Telephone: 0033 (0) 233 255 796
www.perchedansleperche.com
Sycamore style
The cabane perchée at the exclusive La Cour de Rémi hotel resort in the Pas-de-Calais rests four metres above the ground in an old sycamore tree. From €160 for one night with breakfast, based on two people sharing.
La Cour de Rémi, 1 Rue Baillet,
62130 Bermicourt
Telephone: 0033 (0) 321 033 3 33,
www.lacourderemi.com
Treetop luxury
The cabane at Maison Valvert lies inside a 15-hectare estate in the heart of Provence. Described as a luxury treehouse, it costs from €270 for one night with breakfast, based on two people sharing.
Maison Valvert, Route de Marseille,
84480 Bonnieux
Telephone: 0033 (0) 490 756 171
www.maisonvalvert.com
Luberon pick
Set in the vibrant Luberon valley, the cabane at the Bastide du Bois Bréant is open from March through to November. Prices start from €100 for one night including breakfast, based on two people sharing.
La Bastide du Bois Bréant, 501 Chemin du Puits-de-Grandaou, 84660 Maubec
Telephone: 0033 (0) 490 058 678
www.hotel-bastide-bois-breant.com
Champagne treat
Choose from five elegantly furnished tree houses for a relaxing stay, seven metres off the ground and 15 kilometres from Bordeaux. Natura Cabana prides itself on the charm of its cosy huts, adapted to the trees in which they sit. A night is priced at €145 for a 3/4 person group, but with the €180 couple tariff you also receive a bottle of champagne and a bouquet of flowers upon arrival. Make the most of the romantic getaway by booking yourself a full body massage at an additional fee. Wake up to the sound of birds and breakfast delivered in a
basket on the terrace.
Natura Cabana, 75 Rue la Fontaine,
Le Pian Médoc, 33290 Gironde
Telephone: 0033 (0) 556 968 541
www.naturacabana.fr
Little windmill
Brittany boasts a surprisingly large selection of treehouses, but Le Petit Moulin du Rouvre is one of the best. Located near Rennes and Saint-Malo, the 17th-century windmill is good value for money at €108 for two people, with a selection of tranquil treehouses dotted around its grounds. Perfect for those seeking a more comfortable experience, traditional French food and a selection of the best wines are offered by the windmill’s hosts at dinner and the amenities in the huts are comfortable.
Le Petit Moulin du Rouvre,
35720 Saint-Pierre-de-Plesguen
Telephone: 0033 (0) 299 738 584
www.aumoulindurouvre.com
King of the swingers
Each of the four treehouses at the Orion B&B are named after characters from The Jungle Book and are suitable for two to five people. Prices start at €650 for four nights midweek, based on two people sharing.
Orion B&B, Impasse des Peupliers,
2436 Chemin du Malvan,
06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Telephone: 0033 (0) 675 451 864
www.orionbb.com
New heights
Sensation-seekers only need apply for the Cabanes des Grands Lacs’ 12-metre-high tree house, complete with 16-metre-high observatory. The spectacular view over the Franche Comté countryside is well worth the effort needed to reach the cabin, which can only be accessed by ladder and zip wire. A guide will take you through the motions safely, but the experience is recommended for over-16s and sport lovers only. The cost is €111 for two people, or choose from a selection of eight other treetop houses in this 150-hectare aquatic domain. Adventure-lovers can take part in the many water sports on offer such as canoeing or swimming.
Les Cabanes des Grands Lacs,
La Forge de Bonnal,
70230 Chassey-les-Montbozon
Telephone: 0033 (0) 384 770 672
www.cabanesdesgrandslacs.com
Woodland retreat
Live out your childhood fantasies and stay in les Cabanes de Labrousse, the first tree house village in the heart of the Ardèche forest. The authentic natural experience takes you back to basics as you stay in a remote and idyllic part of the wood. Breakfast is served at the foot of your tree and the rate is €98 for two people. Take your pick from a selection of eight large and simply furnished cabins, including three family-friendly ones, and enjoy the peace and quiet of this holiday retreat.
Le Grand Bouveyron, 07160 Saint-Julien-Labrousse
Telephone: 0033 (0) 475 581 514
www.cabanes-ardeche.com
Shady spot
The treehouse at Les Écuries de Kerbalan is set in a field near the main house and is accessed by a fixed staircase. Prices start at €95 for one night, based on two people sharing.
Les Écuries de Kerbalan,
22290 Gommenec’h
Telephone: 0033 (0) 296 523 211
www.lesecuriesdekerbalan.com