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France: Our Top 10 Eco-Lodges Across the Country
Need some peace and quiet and want to reconnect with the changing seasons? Ecolodges offer the chance to get back to nature and fully reconnect with the outdoors! From treehouses to cottages and floating lodges, the Yonder editorial team has selected the 10 best ecolodges in France.
1. Domaine Riberach | Sleep in a former wine vat
The setting? Nestled between Catalan country and Cathar lands, Domaine Riberach is located in the garrigue, at the foot of the medieval castle of Bélesta. Nestled in one of Occitanie’s most beautiful vineyards, the 3-hectare estate—with 10 to 12 hectares of vineyards—features a four-star ecolodge, a gourmet restaurant, a lounge terrace, and a spa, all housed in a winery from the last century.
The style? The former cooperative has been renovated in a minimalist design—blending industrial style with natural materials—by Luc Richard and Karin Pühringer, the architects and owners. An ecological mindset and respect for the terroir are their philosophy for this hotel in the Pyrenees. At the restaurant La Coopérative, chef Dennys Teixeira champions inventive slow food with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. In the cellars, the wines are produced using “agroecology,” crafted by hand and without additives. Natural gastronomy and winemaking!
How many rooms? The Domaine Riberach features 18 rooms and suites. This four-star property offers the unique opportunity to sleep “above” and “inside” the historic wine vats dating back to 1925. " Above" the vats, colonial-inspired furnishings and colorful walls complement a terrace or panoramic balcony. The 7 rooms and suites “inside the vats” are located in the estate’s old concrete vats, featuring oak flooring, white walls, and a midnight blue ceiling. The feeling of being cut off from the world is complete.
Wellness offerings? The spa is divided into five areas: a boudoir, a hammam, a sauna, a spa pool, and a treatment room. The natural pool, designed as a biotope, is filtered by plants.
What sets it apart? The estate’s “slow life” atmosphere, which aligns it with sustainable tourism, as well as its unique concept: spending a night in old wine vats.
Where is it? Right in the heart of Occitanie and the Pyrénées-Orientales, a half-hour drive from Perpignan.
Who is it for? Slow-living enthusiasts looking for a zen atmosphere and high-end hotel amenities.
Domaine Riberach
11 rooms and 7 suites, starting at €180 per night.
2 route de Caladroy, 66720 Bélesta
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2. Souki Lodges & Spa | Two cabins at the foot of Pic du Vissou
South of Lake Salagou, in the hills above the village of Cabrières, a path lined with holm oaks leads to Souki Lodges & Spa, two eco-designed lodges made of wood and glass. The 50-square-meter lodges, named “ L’Arbre perché ” and “ Le Nuage ”, feature a 60-square-meter terrace, a rain shower, and a private jacuzzi. From the modern, wood-paneled interior, floor-to-ceiling windows offer a majestic view of the foothills of the Causses and the surrounding garrigue. A natural infinity pool, nestled below, overlooks the Boyne Valley.
Good to know? There are beautiful hikes to enjoy in the area, either on foot or by electric bike, which are provided to guests upon arrival.
Souki Lodges & Spa
2 lodges starting at €540 per night
Chemin des Cauragnasses, 34800 Cabrières
In the hills above Cabrières, a path lined with holm oaks leads to two eco-friendly lodges.
3. Coucoo Grands Lacs | A Night on the Water in Franche-Comté
In the Haute-Saône department, on the shores of Lake Bonnal, this unique eco-resort founded in 2009 offers the chance to spend the night in the trees or on the water… The treehouses perched high in the trees are eco-friendly and consume neither water nor electricity. The floating cabins offer basic comfort thanks to wood-wool insulation and a sink with a ten-liter supply of non-potable water. Some “Family” cabins are powered by solar panels. It’s the perfect spot to disconnect from the world and soak in the tranquility of the Great Lakes.
Good to know? The floating spa cabins are equipped with a private hot tub, located on a platform attached to the cabin.
Coucoo Grands Lacs
Starting at €230 per night
La Forge de Bonnal, 70230 Chassey-lès-Montbozon
Coucou Grands Lacs website
4. Les Échasses Golf & Surf Eco Lodge | Slow Living!
South of the Landes Forest, 15 minutes from Hossegor Beach, 7 “modges” and 1 family lodge surround the tranquil blue of a pond. The architect-designed cabins, built on stilts and eco-friendly, have been furnished in a Japanese and minimalist style. The estate, certified by Relais du Silence, is a haven of tranquility that celebrates the slow life: the croaking of frogs, reading in a hammock, a swimming pool, a wood-heated outdoor hot tub, a sauna, and a massage room. All activities have been designed to harmonize with the local environment. The estate also features a permaculture vegetable garden and an orchard.
What sets it apart? Surfing, a curated book selection, an iPad with over 2,000 chill tracks…
Les Échasses Golf & Surf Eco Lodge
8 lodges, starting at €300 per night.
701 Route des Bruyères 40230 Saubion
Forest bathing is available at Loire Valley Lodges, which offers introductory sessions in forest therapy to help you discover its healing benefits.
5. Loire Valley Lodges | Relaxation & Forest Therapy
In the Loire Valley, surrounded by 300 hectares of private forest, 18 55-square-meter lodges were designed by contemporary artists selected by the owner, Anne-Caroline Frey. Nestled among the trees, the lodges—built primarily from Douglas fir, oak, and chestnut—feature a private terrace with a hot tub and a king-size bed, and open up to the outdoors through large floor-to-ceiling windows. A forest bath is guaranteed at Loire Valley Lodges, which offers introductions to forest therapy to discover its healing properties.
Good to know? In the center of the estate, a farmhouse houses the Ardent by Gaëtan Evrard restaurant, whose terrace features a 20-meter swimming pool.
Loire Valley Lodges
18 treehouses starting at €270 per night
La Duporterie, 37320 Esvres-sur-Indre
6. Les Ecolodges de la Baie de Somme | A Nature Getaway
Located near the Baie de Somme nature reserve, Les Ecolodges de la Baie de Somme offer five lodges inspired by Japanese inns. Set within a four-hectare estate, these unique, fully eco-friendly creations offer experiences based on various themes: a geodesic eco-lodge for sleeping under the stars, a floating cabin in a bamboo forest accessible by boat, a gypsy-chic caravan lodge… In all the lodges, floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto nature awaken the five senses.
What sets it apart? The Japanese Zen inspiration of the place. The lapping of the pool, the rustling of the leaves, and the meditative calm offer a true spiritual retreat.
Les Ecolodges de la Baie de Somme
5 lodges, starting at €195 per night.
1 Chemin des Matelots, 80120 Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont
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Located near the Baie de Somme Nature Reserve, Le Bruit de l’Eau offers five lodges inspired by Japanese inns.
7. Bain de Forêt | Eco-Lodge in Hauts-de-France
On the Opal Coast, in the heart of the vast Hardelot pine forest, the Bain de Forêt guesthouse offers two accommodations that are a cross between a treehouse and an ecolodge. Furnished with eco-friendly and sustainable furnishings and crafted from Douglas fir, larch, or fir, the two secluded, heated lodges feature a terrace on stilts with their own organic hot tub. “La Cabane” —which resembles a teepee— can accommodate up to 4 people, while “Le Refuge” can accommodate up to 6 people.
Good to know? The lodges are located between the Allée des Fauvettes and the Allée des Mésanges, a spot beloved by birds. With a little luck, you’ll hear them singing when you wake up!
Bain de Forêt
2 lodges, starting at €230 per night.
5 Allée des Fauvettes, 62152 Neufchâtel-Hardelot
8. Coucoo Grands Chênes | Pedestal in Picardy
Perched between 7 and 13 meters high in the century-old oak trees of the Oise Regional Park in Raray, these cabins are accessible via spiral staircases or ladders. Designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, the light-wood lodges are heated, equipped with electrical outlets, and feature a bathroom with a shower. The family cabins, which include one large double bed and three single beds, are child-safe. A great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in nature, without sacrificing comfort!
Good to know? The spa cabins, perched between 7 and 8 meters high, feature their own Nordic bath.
Coucoo Grands Chênes
1 Rue Jean Cocteau, 60810 Raray
Coucoo Grands Chênes Website
Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, the light-wood lodges are heated and equipped with electrical outlets and a bathroom with a shower.
9. Les Gachets | An ecolodge nestled between sky and mountains
In an old hamlet at the foot of Mount Obiou, on the edge of the forest, this former farmhouse has been converted into an eco-friendly guesthouse. The house’s four bedrooms, renovated to meet environmental standards, are heated by solar panels. The common areas include a kitchen, a living room, a sunroom, and a bathroom. On the first floor: a fireplace, a 70-square-meter yoga room, and a panoramic terrace, with views stretching to the Beaumont region and the Écrins mountain range. The breakfast, certified organic, is included in the room rate.
Good to know? The table d’hôtes, featuring local and garden-fresh produce, offers various options (vegetarian, gluten-free, or vegan).
Les Gachets
3 rooms, starting at €37/person/night with breakfast.
1646 Chemin des Gachets Cordéac, 38710 Châtel-en-Trièves
Les Gachets Website
10. Domaine de Sommedieue | Ponds and Fly Fishing in the Meuse
This charming hotel-restaurant with a distinctly British style is located 15 km south of Verdun, in the Meuse region. A little slice of paradise for anglers, the estate features a 12-hectare enclosed area, including 4 hectares of water and 3.5 kilometers of riverside trails. The Domaine de Sommedieue is crisscrossed by a river and small, fish-filled ponds that cover old clay pits. Housed in a 19th-century building, the hotel features 6 rooms ranging from 35 to 50 m². For dining, seasonal mushrooms, fish, and game are served in the Lodge or on the terrace under the linden tree.
What sets it apart? The Domaine de Sommedieue is one of the most beautiful fly-fishing estates in Europe.
Domaine de Sommedieue
6 rooms, starting at €120 in low season.
9-17 Rue du Parc, 55320 Sommedieue
A little slice of paradise for anglers, the estate features a 12-hectare enclosed fishing area, 4 hectares of which are water.
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