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8 amazing new accommodations in France

In a luxury tent… on the farm

Where ? At the Penquelen Huella farm, new member of the Un lit au pré network, located in Scaër, Brittany.

Why is it good? Private shower, hammock, comfortable sofa, large awning… Take advantage of the comfort of the Noble Tent to sleep comfortably in the middle of the countryside. And the Brittany coast accessible in less than 30 km to combine holidays in the countryside and by the sea.

Let's go ! www.unlitaupre.fr.

In the cabin

Where ? At La Clairière aux Cabanes, in the Hautes-Vosges.

Why is it good? With around fifteen cabins scattered among the fir trees, in the forest, on the hillside or indoors, it's hard not to find "the" cabin of your dreams!

Let's go ! 76, rue du Hohneck, 88250 La Bresse. www.bol-d-air.fr.

Among the wolves

Where ? At the Parc Animalier de Sainte Croix, at Jack London Lodge and Yellowstone Lodge, the two new comfortable accommodations (90 m2, fireplace, jacuzzi on the terrace) in this 120-hectare park between ponds, forests and meadows.

Why is it good? We sleep eye to eye (but behind glass…) with the pack of black Timberwolf wolves.

Let's go ! Domaine de Sainte-Croix, 57810 Rhodes. www.parcsaintecroix.com.

As an eco-friendly chrysalis

Where ? At Terragora Lodges, in Vendée.

Why is it good? Wooden frame, wood wool insulation, earthen construction, cellular concrete… 95% of the materials are natural. We sleep in an eco-friendly chrysalis, but also in a burrow, nest, cabin... Your choice.

Let's go ! Open from April to September. La Poizelière, 85590 Les Epesses. Phone. :06 24 70 75 99, www.terragora-lodges.com.

Perched among lemurs

Where ? At the Zoo de la Flèche, in Sarthe.

Why is it good? These 3 new "Malagasy" lodges allow you to sleep in the trees in the heart of a vast 2,000 m2 island that has become a den of ring-tailed lemurs or black and white varis. Change of scenery guaranteed.

Let's go ! Fleche Zoo "Le Tertre Rouge", 72200 La Fleche. Phone. :02 43 48 19 19. www.zoo-la-fleche.com.

In a tent with solarium terrace

Where ? At the Domaine des Moulins, on the island of Noirmoutier.

Why is it good? The new Lodge Infinity tent in canvas and wood at this 5-star campsite has a solarium terrace on the roof for sunbathing in complete privacy, and (for some models) a terrace overlooking the sea with a private Jacuzzi. What to revisit all his clichés on the campsite!

Let's go ! Phone. :02 51 39 51 38, www.domaine-les-moulins.com.

In a barrel

Where ? In the gardens of the Apple and Cider Eco-museum, a farm specializing in cider production, in Bretteville du Grand Caux,.

Why is it good? We sleep in the shade of apple trees, lulled by the songs of sparrows or the cry of the little owl. We enjoy the joys of the farm on site (geese breeding…) or we go to visit Etretat, Le Havre or Fécamp.

Let's go ! 1315, route de Goderville, 76110 Bretteville-du-Grand-Caux. Phone. :02 35 27 41 09, www.ecomuseeducidre.fr.

In an abbey

Where ? In the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, in the heart of the Loire Valley, where a 4* hotel has just opened at the Prieuré Saint-Lazare.

Why is it good? Already for the site, exceptional. Then for the decor of the hotel, signed Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, which perfectly combines tradition and modernity. Finally, to sleep in complete silence, have breakfast in the orchard of the priory, walk alone in Fontevraud at nightfall...

Let's go ! Phone. :02 46 46 10 10, www.hotel-fontevraud.com.

Find other dream spots in France in the BIBA dated July, currently on newsstands.