Autumn is here, the leaves are turning red, and the urge to curl up with a good cup of tea is stronger than ever. But instead of binge-watching the latest series in your Parisian apartment, why not go off on a real tangent? We’ll take you on a getaway that smells of the forest and wakes you up in peace, without having to take a week off work.
We’ve tested an incredible experience for you: sleeping in a cabin in the middle of the forest, just 1h15 from the capital. Yes, you read that right. That’s the promise kept by Les Cabanes de La Réserve, aCoucoocabanes estate nestled in Saint-Léger-aux-Bois, just outside Compiègne. A 35-hectare haven of peace where you can forget everything.
Total disconnection: “No Wi-Fi, just us and nature”.
Forget the incessant noise of the ring road and Team notifications. Here, the golden rule is simple: “no Wi-Fi, no screen”. The objective? Breathe, slow down and reconnect. And it works! We find ourselves “just us, facing nature”, surrounded by 35 hectares of unspoilt countryside. It’s the perfect spot to put your everyday Parisian life on hold for a weekend, whether you’re a couple, a group of friends or a family.
The highlight of the stay is, of course, the accommodation. We fell in love with the perched cabins, a real children’s dream with all the necessary comforts. Access is via a wooden staircase, and the view of the forest from the top is just magical. And for those of you who, like us, are a little dizzy from looking down at your feet from the 5th floor, don ‘t panic! There are also some superb cabins on stilts on the water’s edge.
The big plus of this adventure? The ultra-pleasant private Nordic spa!
But you don’t just come here to relax. On the program: boat rides on the lake, bike rides through the forest trails, or even a fishing trip for the more patient. We also loved visiting the mini-farm to get up close and personal with the animals. With the adorable goats and pigs, it’s back to basics.
And in the morning, there’s no need to run to the bakery. An all-inclusive breakfast awaits you! It’s delivered discreetly in a little basket filled with local produce: homemade apple juice, honey, bread…enough to start the day off on the right foot before you reluctantly hit the road back to Paris. In short, don’t wait any longer to treat yourself to this bubble of oxygen!
📍 Location: Cabanes de La Réserve – Saint-Léger-aux-Bois (60170), near Compiègne.
🚗 Access: Just 1h15 drive from Paris.
🐾 Plus: Pets are welcome!
🥐 Included : Local breakfast is included in the booking.